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About the Role

The Fixed Income Trader will execute fixed income transactions, collaborate with Portfolio Managers and brokers, and provide market insight to inform investment decisions. This role requires a strong understanding of market conditions, pricing, liquidity, and security-specific factors.

Responsibilities

Execute fixed income transactions in accordance with Portfolio Manager instructions, investment guidelines and established trading processes.
Ensure the fair and equitable treatment of trade orders and maintain appropriate oversight throughout the execution process.
Monitor fixed income markets and maintain a strong understanding of factors influencing bond prices, including market conditions, supply and demand, technical factors and economic fundamentals.
Provide Portfolio Managers with relevant market intelligence, pricing information, trading insights and security-specific perspectives.
Maintain regular contact with brokers to support effective trade execution and assess the quality and effectiveness of broker service.
Act as a key resource to Portfolio Managers on fixed income markets, individual securities and investment opportunities.
Maintain effective oversight of the receipt, tracking and execution of bond orders, working with Operations and brokers to resolve trade or settlement discrepancies.
Provide input on portfolio strategy and structure, taking into account client investment objectives, prevailing market conditions and relevant fixed income investment policies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fixed income investment vehicles, their characteristics, regulatory requirements, yields and pricing, as well as relevant regulatory developments.
Provide portfolio and market analysis to support Portfolio Managers with existing and prospective client requirements.
Support the management of less actively traded fixed income assets for fiduciary and agency accounts in partnership with Portfolio Managers and relationship teams.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in fixed income trading, investment management or a closely related area.
Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Skills

Strong knowledge of fixed income markets, bond trading and trade execution.
Good understanding of investment vehicles, portfolio management principles and credit analysis.
Ability to assess market conditions, pricing, liquidity and credit considerations and apply this knowledge to trade execution.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret market information and communicate relevant insights to Portfolio Managers.
Strong communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with Portfolio Managers, brokers, Operations and other internal partners.
Good understanding of the regulatory environment relevant to fixed income trading and investments.

Location

United Kingdom

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Relevant academic or professional qualifications in finance, economics, investment management or a related discipline would be beneficial.

About the Company

Northern Trust is a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services.
Since 1889, Northern Trust has aligned its efforts with its three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity.
Northern Trust has over 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners.
Northern Trust serves the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Northern Trust is part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture.
Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Equal Opportunity

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities.