Global IG Corporate Trader | Fixed-Income Strategist

Western Asset Management; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Asset Management is seeking an Investment Grade (IG) Trader in Pasadena, CA. You will execute alpha trades across corporate subsectors, support portfolio managers, and contribute market insights within a globally integrated platform.

The role emphasizes risk management, macro insight, and collaboration with research analysts, PMs, and clients in a fast-paced fixed-income environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience trading or managing risk in fixed income markets.
• Experience on an investment grade credit desk preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills to explain trade recommendations.
• Familiarity with trading analytics and Excel-based analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute alpha-generating trades across corporate subsectors for fixed income strategies.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers to influence portfolio outcomes.
• Generate market insights and relative-value analyses across corporate bonds.
• Build relationships and communicate market intelligence on liquidity and pricing dynamics.
• Participate in global investment strategy meetings and represent trading viewpoints.

Skills

Fixed income

Trading

Risk management

Macro research

Portfolio management

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree

CFA

MBA

Tools

Bloomberg

Tradeweb

Market Axess

Trumid

Job description

Western Asset Management is seeking an Investment Grade (IG) Trader in Pasadena, CA. You will execute alpha trades across corporate subsectors, support portfolio managers, and contribute market insights within a globally integrated platform.

The role emphasizes risk management, macro insight, and collaboration with research analysts, PMs, and clients in a fast-paced fixed-income environment.