What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Fixed Income Trading - Taxable position at Fifth Third Bank, N.A.?
Make banking a Fifth Third better®We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank.GENERAL FUNCTION : Provide primary and secondary market liquidity to assigned market sector to assist in achieving departmental fee income goals.Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined.Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensure that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience while operating within the firm’s risk appetite. Achieve results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Trade fixed income securities in support of Institutional and Retail Sales representativesProvide revenue-generating ideas to sales representativesAccurately process trades on clearing systems in a manner consistent with both FTS compliance and industry standardsEffectively communicate with : sales, middle office, operations, risk management, compliance, internal business partners, external clients, et alBalance, reconcile and manage inventory positions maintained within department policy limitsFile appropriate regulatory reports on timely basisProvide product training to Institutional and Retail sales executives through formal training sessions and informal daily communicationGain awareness around relevant news / market events / regulatory changes that may impact pricing, hedging, risk strategies, etcMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED : License : NASD Series 7, 63 registration requiredEducation : Bachelors degree required -Degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or related fields preferredExperience : 3 years banking or securities industry experience preferred.Broad knowledge of fixed income industry, macroeconomics and products requiredBroad knowledge of accounting concepts is requiredBroad knowledge of trading environment is preferredExpertise with Bloomberg LLP preferredExpertise in Microsoft Excel is preferredAttention to detail and high operational accuracy is neededExcellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and communication skillsAble to prioritize and multi task in a fast paced environmentAssociate, Fixed Income Trading - TaxableLOCATION Cincinnati, Ohio 45202Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
