SMA Municipal Bond Trader - Hybrid Desk

Columbia Threadneedle Investments; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Threadneedle Investments in Boston seeks a trader focused on municipal bonds to execute orders across Primary and Secondary markets, supporting SMA and Institutional accounts.

You will collaborate with portfolio managers, monitor relative value, and contribute to a fast-paced trading desk with a client-centric approach. Base pay ranges 115k–135k annually with a pay-for-performance philosophy and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prefer 1 -2 years trading experience in Municipal bonds but not a necessity.
• Self-motivated team player with strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail and good time management skills.
• Comfortable working on a trading desk in a high paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute orders flowing from the SMA business with specific emphasis on short and intermediate term maturities in both the Primary & Secondary markets.
• Assist Portfolio Managers in the daily surveillance of SMA & Institutional Fixed Income Accounts, appropriately communicating key relative value to account guidelines and parameters.
• Execute cash trades for SMA, Mutual Funds & Institutional accounts.
• Interact as a seamless interface between the trading team and various internal & external firm constituencies.

Skills

Municipal bonds trading

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Columbia Threadneedle Investments in Boston seeks a trader focused on municipal bonds to execute orders across Primary and Secondary markets, supporting SMA and Institutional accounts.

You will collaborate with portfolio managers, monitor relative value, and contribute to a fast-paced trading desk with a client-centric approach. Base pay ranges 115k–135k annually with a pay-for-performance philosophy and comprehensive benefits.