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HJ Sims · 11 hours ago

Investment Grade Municipal Bond Junior Trader

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

HJ Sims is a financial services firm specializing in municipal bonds. The Investment Grade Municipal Bond Junior Trader will be responsible for executing trades, maintaining client relationships, and utilizing electronic trading platforms to ensure best execution while adhering to compliance standards.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

Hiring Manager

Lauren Finkbeiner

Responsibilities

Execute trades in investment grade municipal bonds, while ensuring compliance with best execution and portfolio guidelines

Maintain and expand relationships with institutional clients and serve as liaison between institutional salesteam and clients

Utilize electronic trading venues (MarketAxess, Tradeweb, Bloomberg, etc.) to facilitate best execution

Disseminate relevant market information to traders, sales team and clients

Respond promptly to corporate actions (bond tenders, exchanges, calls, documentation changes)

Monitor Market and credit spread dynamics to contribute to trade idea generation

Monitor open positions, track market movements and economic indicators, maintain accurate trade documentation, and monitor new issue markets

Provide data and comments to credit and market analysis teams for economic commentaries, client presentations and internal discussions as needed

Work directly with head of the investment grade municipal trading desk, sales team and credit analyst to understand client needs and assist in trading oversight of institutional accounts

Identify opportunities to streamline trading workflows, enhance analytical reporting tools, and serve as representative to committees as needed

Remain aware of changing compliance standards. Maintains proper and accurate records and ensures that all trades comply with regulations and policies

Support and promote the Firm’s vision, mission and core values, organizational structure and policies and procedures

Must have excellent analysis, observation and decision-making skills

Highly focused, able to rapidly determine key priorities, clearly communicate the priorities and ensure resources are properly aligned

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are necessary for maintaining effective relationships with Board members, officers, employees, and members of the business and civic community

Individual should be able to work under high pressure situations and then should remain composed

Comply with federal and state regulations as well as all established Firm policies and procedures

Other duties or licenses as assigned

Qualification

Fixed income tradingSeries 7 & 63 licensesBloomberg proficiencyQuantitative analysisMarket researchCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailWork under pressure

Required

Bachelor's Degree, or the ability to demonstrate experience or academic achievement in related fields such as Economics, Finance, or Mathematics, or equivalent work experience

2-5 years of experience working on a fixed income trading desk or marketing products and ideas to financial advisors

Series 7 & 63 licenses

Strong understanding of fixed income products and pricing mechanics, excellent quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail, proven ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced environments, strong written/verbal communication skills for market commentary and client materials, demonstrated proficiency in fixed income market and economic research, knowledge of securities markets and forces that drive these markets

Proficient with Bloomberg and other investment software package

Strong ethical standards and commitment to fiduciary responsibility

Ability to perform varied tasks from multiple sources and prioritize

Ability to quickly assess situations, react to market/economic conditions and offer creative solutions and opportunities

Good interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities