Trade Coordination, Americas – Fixed Income Co Op

Wellington Management; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Wellington Management offers a Fixed Income Trading Co-op designed to support the trading desk with day‑to‑day activity, including trade matching, allocations, and discrepancy resolution. The program emphasizes cross‑training across functions while candidate start dates are December 2026/January 2027.

Northeastern University students are prioritized with prior co‑op experience. The role provides hands‑on exposure to broker/dealer communications, daily risk monitoring, and participation in

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity and interest in the finance industry.
• Previous experience in a corporate environment is a plus.
• Motivated, intelligent professional committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor confirmation platforms to ensure FX and bond trades are matched and allocations are acknowledged by brokers.
• Provide manual allocations to broker/dealers for non-electronically matched trades.
• Assist with research and resolution of trading discrepancies.
• Provide phone coverage and relay information from broker/dealers to traders.
• Produce and analyze daily reports to monitor key risk indicators and support best trading practices.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects or tasks for traders and trade coordinators.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Finance industry knowledge

Corporate experience

Excellence mindset

Job description

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About The Role

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP (WMC) is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

THE COMPANY

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP (WMC) is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

The Position

The Fixed Income Trading Co‑op's primary focus will be assisting the Fixed Income Trading Desk with the following responsibilities:

• Monitor confirmation platforms to ensure that FX and bond trades are matched and allocations are acknowledged and confirmed by the broker/dealers
• Provide manual allocations to broker/dealers for non-electronically matched trades
• Assist with the research and resolution of trading discrepancies
• Provide phone coverage and relay relevant information from broker/dealers to traders
• Produce and analyze daily reports to monitor key risk indicators and help ensure best trading practices
• Assist in ad‑hoc projects or tasks for traders and trade coordinators

Qualifications

• An intelligent, highly motivated and passionate professional committed to excellence
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment under tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity and interest in the finance industry
• Previous experience in a corporate environment a plus

Please note:

This co‑op position entails cross‑training to ensure optimal performance across functions. The anticipated start date for accepted candidates is December 2026/January 2027.

Candidates must have prior co‑op experience, as this position requires a foundational understanding of professional workplace dynamics and responsibilities.

Only Northeastern University students are eligible for this program.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at [e-mail].

Benefits

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is: $19-$35 per hour.

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.

Base salary is only one component of Wellington's total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back‑up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time).

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.