Senior Fixed Income Trader — Market-Driven Execution Leader

M&T Bank Corporation

Wilmington, Northern (DE, KY)

Hybrid

USD 68,000 - 114,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Wilmington, Delaware seeks an Fixed Income Trader I to execute and manage fixed income transactions, monitor market activity, and provide market intelligence to the investment team.

You will work with senior traders and portfolio managers to support trading and settlement, analyze market data, and contribute to portfolio construction while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years experience in the financial services industry.
In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years’ financial services and/or fixed income trade experience.

Responsibilities

Execute fixed income transactions in accordance with established investment guidelines, trading policies, and best execution standards under the supervision of senior trading personnel.
Monitor market conditions, interest rate movements, credit developments, and trading activity to identify relevant trends and opportunities.
Communicate trade information accurately and timely with brokers, portfolio managers, compliance personnel, and operations teams to ensure efficient trade processing and settlement.
Support portfolio managers by providing market updates, security information, pricing information, and liquidity analysis.
Assist with portfolio construction efforts by gathering and analyzing fixed income market data and investment opportunities.
Develop and maintain working relationships with broker‑dealers, trading counterparties, and internal stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, firm policies, risk controls, and trading procedures.
Identify operational, compliance, or market‑related issues and elevate concerns appropriately.
Support client presentations, investment committee materials, and market commentary by providing trading and market insights.
Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment that reflects the values and standards of M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training programs to strengthen fixed income market knowledge and trading skills.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.