[Hiring] Fixed Income Analyst/Trader @Mariner

Role Description

Mariner is seeking a full-time Fixed Income Analyst/Trader to support advisor-directed bond portfolios and help modernize our fixed income trading desk. This role is ideal for someone who is process-oriented, eager to adopt new systems and workflows, and passionate about fixed income markets. You will have the opportunity to help build a scalable, centralized trading desk, gaining valuable trading experience in a rapidly growing firm with significant career growth potential. Advancement is based on your experience and the fixed income knowledge you develop on the job.

• Implement and maintain new fixed income trading workflows and tools
• Recommend improvements to scale processes and increase efficiency
• Review advisor-directed bond inquiries to ensure compliance with requirements
• Aggregate bond inquiries, manage ticket routing, and update trade statuses
• Evaluate bond bids and offers against inquiry criteria and make valuation judgments
• Resolve trade settlement issues
• Review daily execution reports for adherence to Mariner guidelines
• Assist advisors with inquiries and questions
• Prepare materials for best execution committee reviews
• Collaborate with internal Mariner teams to optimize trade workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with fixed income securities

Requirements

• Experience trading fixed income securities
• Knowledge of fixed income trade settlement process
• Experience building relationships with financial professionals
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Slack, Charles River, Smartsheet

Skills and Attributes

• Diligence, accuracy, consistency, and thoroughness
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Professional, friendly, and helpful demeanor
• Quick learner who understands how multiple systems and sites interact
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Initiative with broad intellectual curiosity
• Strong desire to deepen expertise in fixed income markets and products, with willingness to expand investment responsibilities over time
• Positive attitude and sense of humor

Benefits

We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm. We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals. We offer an innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance.