Fixed Income Structured Products Sales and Trading Analyst

Guggenheim Securities; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Guggenheim Securities is looking for a motivated Analyst for their Fixed Income Sales and Trading desk in Chicago. The role involves supporting sales teams, managing client relationships, and preparing market updates. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of financial markets.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of capital markets experience.
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 certifications within 150 days.

Responsibilities

• Support sales teams with operational duties and client relationship management.
• Prepare daily market summaries and client materials.
• Collaborate with traders on trade ideas and execution.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Excel

Job description

Fixed Income Structured Products Sales and Trading Analyst

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Job Description

Position Summary

Guggenheim Securities is seeking a motivated Analyst to join our Fixed Income Sales and Trading desk in Chicago. This candidate requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and strong financial market acumen. Responsibilities include supporting sales teams with operational, settlement, and clerical duties, and collaborating with trading, syndicate, and operations groups to handle internal and external requests.

Essential Job Functions

1. Work directly with multiple sales teams, handling internal/administrative tasks.
2. Assist senior sales professionals in managing client relationships, preparing trade ideas, and responding to inquiries. Provide market updates, trade execution, and settlement information.
3. Stay informed on macroeconomic trends, interest rate movements, credit spreads, and other market factors.
4. Prepare daily market summaries and client materials to support sales efforts.
5. Identify and implement process improvements in trade execution, settlement, and client service.
6. Maintain and enhance databases and automated tools for tracking transaction data and investor feedback.
7. Interact daily with institutional fixed income investors and credit analysts.
8. Collaborate with traders on trade ideas, negotiations, and execution.
9. Assist in preparing marketing and outreach strategies.
10. Handle incoming communications and route appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Ability to identify opportunities and assertiveness to act on them.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Effective team player and adaptable to fast-changing environments.
4. Fast decision-making, problem-solving under pressure.
5. Good judgment and integrity.
6. Understanding of securitized fixed income products (e.g., ABS, MBS, CLOs) and broader financial markets.
7. Strong organizational skills.

Basic Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
2. 0-2 years of capital markets experience.
3. FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 certifications within 150 days of employment.
4. Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal, Excel, and other financial tools.
5. Knowledge of fixed income products.

Work Location

• Expected to work in Chicago office at least 4 days per week.
• Travel for clients and conferences may be required.

Salary

• Annual base salary between $90,000 and $110,000, depending on experience and location.
• Additional compensation may include incentives.

About Us

Guggenheim Securities, part of Guggenheim Partners, offers advisory, financing, sales and trading, and research services. Headquartered in New York, with offices across the US, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

For more info, visit GuggenheimSecurities.com or contact us at [e-mail].