Fixed Income Sales Analyst: Trade Desk & Research

Fifth Third Securities, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Fixed Income Analyst I to support trading and research within the Fixed Income team. You will help execute trades, develop portfolio analytics, and engage in client servicing to drive revenue.

The role emphasizes building financial models in Excel, understanding macro trends, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with 0–2 years' experience and licenses like SIE, Series 7, and Series 63.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 63 licenses.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• 0–2 years of finance or internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fixed income asset classes to identify trade ideas and portfolio adjustments.
• Support trading desk operations by executing trades, managing inventory, and processing transactions.
• Develop Excel models and quantitative tools to support portfolio analytics and research.
• Maintain relationships with brokers, dealers, and internal sales teams to facilitate market liquidity and trade execution.
• Assist in identifying sales opportunities from trading desk inventories and provide deeper credit and market spread analysis.
• Communicate macroeconomic trends and market conditions to inform timing and strategy.
• Participate in client servicing activities, including responding to inquiries, preparing materials, and supporting sales efforts.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to product training and knowledge sharing across institutional and retail sales teams.
• Assist with project management, RFPs, and administrative tasks related to recordkeeping and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical & quantitative

Communication

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Team collaboration

Licensing readiness (SIE/Series 7/63)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking a Fixed Income Analyst I to support trading and research within the Fixed Income team. You will help execute trades, develop portfolio analytics, and engage in client servicing to drive revenue.

The role emphasizes building financial models in Excel, understanding macro trends, and ensuring regulatory compliance, with 0–2 years' experience and licenses like SIE, Series 7, and Series 63.