Fixed Income Agency Trader

PEAK6; Texas; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking an experienced fixed income operations leader to develop and execute the company’s fixed income strategy. You will design scalable trading workflows, serve as the business SME with Product and Engineering, and drive onboarding across dealers and electronic platforms.

You will own end-to-end connectivity, test planning, and regulatory compliance, while negotiating terms with vendors and monitoring performance to deliver a seamless client experience in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 7+ years in fixed income trading operations with deep knowledge of Treasuries, corporates, municipals, agencies, MBS, and ABS.
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses required; Series 52 preferred.
• Experience integrating and managing fixed income data feeds, pricing services, and market data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fixed income strategy based on market research and regulatory changes.
• Design scalable fixed income trading workflows and drive product development.
• Own end-to-end connectivity and client onboarding across dealers and electronic platforms.
• Lead UAT, test plans, and monitor system performance and SLA compliance.
• Negotiate terms with vendors and optimize execution quality and cost.

Skills

Fixed income trading

OMS/EMS

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

ICE

Pricing services

Job description

ABOUT THIS ROLE

• Develop and execute Apex’s fixed income strategy based on market research and intelligence, monitor trends and regulatory changes, and recommend roadmap priorities, market expansion, and client segmentation
• Design and implement scalable fixed income trading workflows, serve as the business SME with Product and Engineering, define user personas and journey maps, and drive product development and go to market
• Own end to end connectivity and client onboarding across clients, dealers, and electronic platforms (MarketAxess, Tradeweb, Bloomberg), and streamlining setup and trading
• Lead user acceptance testing and product validation, develop comprehensive test plans for new instruments and capabilities, and monitor system performance, connectivity health, and SLA compliance
• Negotiate commercial terms and pricing with vendors and execution partners, structure commission schedules, markup models, and connectivity fees, and manage relationships with dealers and venues to optimize execution quality and cost
• Oversee integrations with data vendors, pricing services, and regulatory reporting systems (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, ICE), maintain technical specifications and trading protocols with version control, and support regulatory examinations and audits
• Ensure compliance with SEC, FINRA, and MSRB regulations, collaborate with Sales, Client Onboarding, Compliance, Operations, and Post Trade teams to resolve trade breaks, settlement issues, and client inquiries, and deliver seamless client experience
• Track and report KPIs including execution quality, settlement rates, and client satisfaction, and use insights to drive continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
• 7+ years in fixed income trading operations at brokerage or wealth management firms with deep knowledge of Treasuries, corporates, municipals, agencies, MBS, and ABS
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses required; Series 52 preferred
• Experience integrating and managing fixed income data feeds, pricing services, and market data
• Experience with mentoring junior staff and leading process improvements, with adaptability to changing market and regulatory conditions

Required Skills/Abilities

• Expertise of the fixed income trade lifecycle from execution through settlement, including pricing methodologies, yield calculations, and market microstructure
• Strong proficiency with trading platforms, dealer networks, OMS/EMS, user interfaces and workflow tools, and electronic trading protocols
• Proven commercial acumen in vendor negotiations, pricing structures, and client proposal development
• Exceptional communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational abilities

Work Environment

This job operates in a hybrid office environment 3 days per week.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.