Fixed Income Sales Assistant

Jobtailor; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Memphis seeks a detail-oriented professional to support fixed income sales and settlement. The role includes trade execution, desk coordination, and customer care, ensuring accurate and timely processing under MSRB/FINRA rules. Strong communication and rapid problem resolution are essential.

Responsibilities include back-up sales coverage, compliance adherence, and daily operations support. A strong grasp of financial markets and the ability to work under pressure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• SIE/Series 7/Series 63 exams required, or successful completion within 90 days of hire.
• Strong communication skills, including writing and speaking.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Bloomberg, and other departmental software.
• Ability to learn new software and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support fixed income sales staff and customers to ensure smooth settlement of investment transactions.
• Provide phone backup, execute trades through the internal trading desk, support account services, and coordinate security settlement.
• Perform detail-oriented support for sales staff, traders, and customers.
• Manage daily issues involving trade activity, market conditions, and customer care.
• Develop relationships with trading and operations to support execution and delivery of securities.
• Identify and implement protocols for successful trade execution.
• Streamline processes supporting the sales force.
• Provide fast, professional, and accurate information to sales and trading teams.
• Research and resolve problems and take corrective action.
• Develop and maintain professional customer relationships.
• Back up sales staff when unavailable.

Skills

Trade Execution Support

Customer Service Skills

Attention To Detail

Multitasking

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

SIE

Series 7

Series 63

Tools

Bloomberg

Microsoft Office

General Office Machines

Job description

• Support fixed income sales staff and customers to ensure smooth settlement of investment transactions
• Provide phone backup, execute trades through the internal trading desk, support account services, and coordinate security settlement
• Perform detail-oriented support for sales staff, traders, and customers
• Manage daily issues involving trade activity, market conditions, and customer care
• Develop relationships with trading and operations departments to support execution and delivery of securities
• Identify and implement protocols for successful trade execution
• Streamline processes supporting the sales force
• Provide fast, professional, and accurate information to sales and trading teams
• Research and resolve problems and take corrective action
• Develop and maintain professional customer relationships
• Back up sales staff when unavailable or out of the office
• Perform general office duties, including answering phones, sending faxes/scans, making copies, and managing office machines
• Provide leadership through example and knowledge sharing
• Maintain compliance with MSRB, FINRA, and SEC regulations
• Order office supplies and monitor postage, UPS supplies, mail, and overnight packages
• Manage Shred-It boxes and office machines
• Maintain the general office and serve as the primary internal and external contact

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Equivalent work experience in related field preferred
• SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 exams required, or successful completion within 90 days of hire
• Strong communication skills, including excellent writing and speaking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), general office machines, and other departmental software
• Ability to learn new software programs
• Good knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation
• Basic English language skills
• Strong organization, accuracy, attention to detail, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to research and resolve trade and client service issues with minimal supervision
• Experience with MBS/DUS bonds strongly preferred
• Additional finance computer experience such as Bloomberg beneficial
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to consistently meet service level standards and goals
• Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously
• Must comply with MSRB, FINRA, and SEC regulations, policies, procedures, code of conduct, and regulatory guidelines
• Must be able to work in a secure home office with reliable private internet for telecommuting
• Travel may be required for meetings, conferences, and training

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in trade execution, customer service, and compliance with MSRB, FINRA, and SEC regulations. Proficient in managing trade-related issues and maintaining professional relationships with clients and internal teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• SIE, Series 7, And Series 63 Exams
• Trade Execution Support
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Customer Service Skills
• MBS/DUS Bonds Experience

Hard Skills

• Trade Execution
• Detail-Oriented Support
• Problem Resolution
• Office Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Multitasking
• Sound Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

• SIE
• Series 7
• Series 63

Industry Keywords

• Fixed Income
• Securities Settlement
• Customer Care
• Sales Support
• Trade Activity

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Bloomberg
• General Office Machines