Fixed Income Trader

U.S. Bank

. Execute fixed-income securities purchases and sales profitably to satisfy the needs of investment portfolio managers, investment managers, customers and others .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $75,820 - $89,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing fixed-income securities transactions while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in data analysis and visualization to support investment decision-making and market trend assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fixed-Income Securities KnowledgeTrading ExperienceSQL/Python Data AnalysisPower BI/Tableau Data VisualizationInterpersonal Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Trading TechniquesValuing Fixed-Income SecuritiesMarket Trend AnalysisTransaction Record MaintenanceNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

SQLPythonPower BITableau

Certifications & Qualifications

FINRA RegistrationNMLS Registration

Industry Keywords

Investment Portfolio ManagementSecurities MarketsPrice VolatilityCompliance PoliciesFederal Guidelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute fixed-income securities purchases and sales profitably to satisfy the needs of investment portfolio managers, investment managers, customers and others
Execute buy and sell orders for fixed-income securities at advantageous prices, considering order size, trading supply and prevailing market conditions
Monitor relevant conditions and trends in corporate and specialized securities markets to detect changes and enable timely planning and action
Maintain detailed transaction records to ensure accurate accountings and compliance with established policies
Maintain working relationships with brokers and securities dealers and negotiate prices
Provide investment and company management groups with timely information and recommendations concerning market trends, buy and sell activity, fixed-income securities pricing and price volatility, and transaction timing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Six months to two years of trading experience in investment and securities industry
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of fixed-income securities and their markets, trading characteristics and approaches, and factors influencing price trends
Basic knowledge and proficiency in the techniques of trading
Experience of valuing and pricing fixed-income securities
Knowledge of trade-related activities occurring on various securities exchange floors and on various electronic trading systems
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Experience using SQL/Python to extract, analyze and manipulate data
Experience using Power BI/Tableau to create data visualization dashboards
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies
Certain positions may be subject to FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension