Fixed Income Trader

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Fixed Income Trader

The Fixed Income Trader is responsible for executing fixed income transactions in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring fair, accurate, and timely execution and settlement.

The role requires close monitoring of market conditions, disciplined management of order flow, and effective communication of relevant pricing and market developments to portfolio managers and key stakeholders.

Major Duties:

- Executes fixed income trades while minimizing market impact and transaction costs.

- Ensures fair, timely, and unbiased trade execution.

- Partners with clients and internal stakeholders on investment ideas and strategy implementation.

- Communicates market developments and pricing impacts to portfolio managers and other stakeholders.

- Ensures accurate and timely trade settlement in accordance with established controls.

- Maintains relationships with counterparties to support trading execution and liquidity management.

- Responds promptly to client, portfolio management, and internal partner inquiries.

- Maintains knowledge of applicable regulations, industry practices, and trading requirements.

- Adheres to trading procedures, risk controls, and governance standards.

Qualifications: