About the Role
The Taxable Fixed Income Trader and Senior Portfolio Associate will trade and manage investment-grade bond portfolios for high-net-worth and institutional clients, focusing on short- to intermediate-duration strategies. This role requires a strong relative value orientation and the ability to operate independently within a collaborative, client-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute trades for short to intermediate duration and cash management mandates
- Ongoing monitoring of issuers
- Construct and maintain portfolios aligned with client objectives, risk tolerance, and income needs
- Independently generate alpha-producing buy/sell ideas through relative value and fundamental credit analysis
- Collaborate with internal teams to support client portfolios and reporting
- Participate in select client discussions as needed
Requirements
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in taxable fixed income
- 3-5 years of taxable, investment-grade, portfolio management experience
- Ability to analyze investment-grade credits
- Experience working with SMA and high-net-worth clients
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound investment judgment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Extensive trading experience in US Treasury and corporate securities using electronic platforms
- Opportunity for individuals currently trading/managing money market or cash reserve accounts to expand into portfolio management
Skills
- Relative value orientation
- Independent operation
- Client-focused collaboration
- Fundamental credit analysis
- Trading
- Portfolio management
- Investment-grade credit analysis
- Communication
- Organization
Experience Level
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in taxable fixed income
- 3-5 years of taxable, investment-grade, portfolio management experience
Education Level
- CFA designation or Master’s Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $165,000 to $225,000 base salary
- Bonus based on individual and firm performance
- Total compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and overall contribution
Benefits
- Robust benefits
