Fixed Income Trader — Associate, Seattle

Russell Investments; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Access to healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Vacation and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Russell Investments is looking for an Associate Trader for their Fixed Income team in Seattle, Washington. The role involves executing trading strategies and analyzing performance against guidelines. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in finance and 1–2+ years of fixed-income trading experience. The salary range is $100,000 to $120,000 USD with additional performance bonuses and competitive benefits.

Successful candidates will display strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel and SQL. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of fixed-income trading experience, preferably including international securities.
• Ability to study for and obtain SIE, Series7, 55, and 63 licenses.
• Knowledge of the Global Fixed Income Trading Marketplace preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Fixed Income trading team to execute trading strategies.
• Analyze trading performance against best-execution guidelines.
• Develop cost-effective trading strategies using risk models.

Skills

Fixed-income trading experience

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field

Tools

SQL

Electronic trading platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Tradeweb)

Job description

Russell Investments is looking for an Associate Trader for their Fixed Income team in Seattle, Washington. The role involves executing trading strategies and analyzing performance against guidelines. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in finance and 1–2+ years of fixed-income trading experience. The salary range is $100,000 to $120,000 USD with additional performance bonuses and competitive benefits.

Successful candidates will display strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel and SQL. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship.