Strategic Mortgage Fixed Income Trader I

Fifth Third Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks a Fixed Income Mortgage Trading Associate I to support institutional and retail sales by executing trades across residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities. You will generate revenue through trading ideas, manage inventory, and ensure accurate trade processing and compliance.

You will work with internal partners and clients, deliver product training to sales teams, stay informed on market developments, and contribute to risk-aware trading

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses required (or ability to obtain).
• 3–5 years in Banking, Investment Banking, M&A, or Capital Markets; strong Analyst performance required for internal promotion.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades in mortgage and fixed income securities to support Institutional and Retail Sales representatives.
• Provide revenue-generating trade ideas and market insights to sales teams.
• Accurately process trades using clearing systems in line with compliance standards.
• Communicate with sales, middle office, operations, risk, and clients.
• Monitor and manage inventory positions within policy limits.
• File regulatory reports accurately and on time.
• Deliver product training to sales teams and stay informed on market developments.

Skills

Mortgage Trading

Fixed Income

Bloomberg

Microsoft Excel

SIE

Series 7

Series 63

Regulatory Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks a Fixed Income Mortgage Trading Associate I to support institutional and retail sales by executing trades across residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities. You will generate revenue through trading ideas, manage inventory, and ensure accurate trade processing and compliance.

You will work with internal partners and clients, deliver product training to sales teams, stay informed on market developments, and contribute to risk-aware trading