Fixed Income Trading Assistant — Data & Market Analytics

Stifel Financial; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stifel Financial is seeking a Trading Assistant to support the fixed income desk under the guidance of senior traders. You will compile trade and market data, monitor market conditions, and help optimize trading processes. The role may involve executing trades in fixed income products once licensed.

The position emphasizes strong analytical skills, Excel expertise, and teamwork in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment based in Little Rock, AR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, math, CS, economics or business-related field
• SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 within 6 months of hire
• 0–2 years relevant work experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support trading team on day-to-day operations in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor market activity and provide feedback and analysis to senior traders
• Develop, maintain and enhance databases and reports
• Assist in enhancing trading workflows and functionality
• Ad-hoc projects as directed

Skills

Math and analytics

Team player

Organized

Troubleshooting

Fast learner

Tech savvy

Excel proficiency

Python coding

Fixed income interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

SIE

Series 7

Series 63

Tools

Python

Job description

Stifel Financial is seeking a Trading Assistant to support the fixed income desk under the guidance of senior traders. You will compile trade and market data, monitor market conditions, and help optimize trading processes. The role may involve executing trades in fixed income products once licensed.

The position emphasizes strong analytical skills, Excel expertise, and teamwork in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment based in Little Rock, AR.