What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fixed Income Trader- Baird Trust position at Baird?
As a Fixed Income Trader You Will
Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
- Manage daily trading within Trust Company portfolios
- Perform bond trading, portfolio construction, research, and data analysis
- Develop and improve Baird Trust relationships with trading counterparties/broker-dealers
- Support Portfolio Managers, Trust Administration, and Advisors in managing client relationships and portfolios
- Conduct credit analysis for various fixed income issuers and assist with “Buy Lists”
- Consistently maintain proper internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, all applicable SEC, IRS, Federal and State laws and regulations
- Maintain a complete knowledge of and comply with all company and departmental policies, procedures, and service standards
- Fast paced environment that will enable you to grow as a professional
- Team of associates passionate about achieving great results for clients and give back to the communities where we live and work
- Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership
- Four (4) year degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or Finance
- Masters of Finance or MBA preferred
- Pursuing or achieved: CFA / CFP / CPA preferred.
- 2-3 years of financial services experience
- Knowledge of fixed income markets, including US Treasury, municipal, corporate and government agency bonds preferred
- FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Series 7 Required – or ability to obtain.
- FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Series 63, 65, or 66 required – or ability to obtain.
Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
