Bond trader job description

Mariner Wealth Advisors is seeking a hybrid Trader on our Fixed Income Trade Desk in the Overland Park, Kansas headquarters. People that are successful in this role have the ability to adapt to change, excellent customer service skills, a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.

If you are looking to build your career with a firm that puts the client first by providing 360° advice designed to last, then Mariner Wealth Advisors is the right firm for you. We actively nurture the next generation of professionals, give back to the community and focus on building a diverse culture where everyone genuinely loves where they work and has the support needed to meet their career goals.
Responsibilities
Researching market trends and current investment conditions Finding and purchasing fixed income securities Executing daily trading operations Monitoring trading transactions and complying with regulations Reviewing and submitting trades for processing/allocations Maintaining and updating trade records and data Communicating trading details, risks and markets with advisors Producing reports for advisors describing various investment opportunities Collaborating with team and other cross-functional areas on projects ranging from software discovery/implementation, onboarding of new firms to current trading systems and processes, improvement of current processes utilizing available technology, etc. Building solid relationships with wealth advisory teams and other departments within Mariner including investments, compliance, etc. Managing and prioritizing multiple time sensitive tasks
Qualifications
• Strong attention to detail, time-management, and organization skills
• Customer service skills, experience with Salesforce preferred
• Aptitude for technology, ability to embrace change, and a strong desire to learn
• Sound decision-making abilities
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication, and phone skills
• Experience with various trading systems a plus
• Proficiency in Excel (including VBA), a plus
REQURIED EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IT or other related business major required
• 1+ years Trading or Operations experience preferred
• Applicable licenses required
Mariner Wealth Advisors is a top-ranked, national wealth advisory firm with locations across the United States. Our mission to put our clients' interests first drives everything we do.
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. #LI-TH1 #LI-hybrid
EOE/M/F/D/V
Barron's awarded the 2021 and 2020 #5, 2019 #4 and 2018 #3 Top RIA Firms rankings to Mariner Wealth Advisors based on data compiled for Mariner Wealth Advisors and the 2017 #2 and 2016 #1 rankings to Mariner Holdings based upon data compiled for Mariner Holdings' registered investment adviser subsidiaries. The number of firms included in the rankings were: 20 (2016), 30 (2017), 40 (2018), 50 (2019) and 100 (2020 and 2021). Barron's publishes rankings based upon a number of criteria and the firms' filings with the SEC were used to cross-check the data provided. The listing includes numbers of clients, employees, advisors, offices and state locations. The award is not indicative of future performance and there is no guarantee of future investment success. For additional information visit www.barrons.com.

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 5th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 180,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

Responsibilities:

* Make markets and provide liquidity to MUFG's institutional clients in both convertible and high yield securities.
* Manage risk across a portfolio of Convertible and High Yield securities including hedging on both an individual security level as well as on a portfolio level. Trader is expected to work closely with research to assess the credit quality and specific credit risk in the desk's positions..
* Pitch trade ideas to clients and provide relevant analysis and trading color to support recommendations.
* Work closely with sales to understand the objectives of their clients and how MUFG can assist in attaining those objectives.
* Work closely with MUFG's Equity Capital Capital Markets team and provide market color, views and intelligence to help them assess market conditions for the firm's issuing clients.
* Work closely with sales and capital markets to help build and expand the firm's leveraged finance franchise including participating in daily market commentary calls as well as participating in client entertainment .
* On-board clients in coordination with the firm's credit, legal, compliance, and operations teams

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree or higher
* A minimum of 2+ plus years of Convertible Bond trading experience
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
* Strong decision making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgment
* A pro-active, motivated approach
* The ability to operate with urgency, prioritize work accordingly and multi-task
* A creative and innovative approach to work
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Some MUFG roles require that individuals be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons, as well as any other reason required by applicable law or order. Should you be selected for an interview, your recruiter will provide additional information.

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