Associate Trader/Trader, Equity

Russell Investments; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Investments in Seattle seeks an associate to join the fixed-income trading team, focusing on global markets and best execution. You will execute orders for Russell Funds, Trading Clients, Transition Management Clients, and Investment Managers, under guidance from senior staff.

Candidates should have 2–5 years fixed-income experience, be or be near SIE/Series licenses, and possess strong Excel/SQL skills. CFA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related area.
• 2–5 years of fixed-income experience.
• SIE and Series 7, 55, 63 licenses or pursuing them.
• Excel and SQL proficiency; CFA considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute a broad array of trading strategies in global fixed income markets.
• Analyze trading costs and implement cost-effective strategies.
• Maintain risk management practices aligned with best execution guidelines.
• Collaborate with senior traders and other regional teams.
• Interface with trading systems and multiple execution technologies.
• Support the trading team with global mandates and client needs.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Communication

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Tools

Tradeweb

MarketAxess

Bloomberg

Yieldbroker

Job description

Salary Range: $120,000 USD - $140,000 USD Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

Job Description

This is an opportunity for you to join the fixed-income trading team in Seattle. You will work with a specific focus on global Fixed Income Markets and support the trading team, as needed. In this role, you will be a key member of a team responsible for executing global Fixed Income orders for the Russell Funds, Trading Clients, Transition Management Clients, and Investment Managers. This associate will be responsible for executing trading strategies that conform to Russell Investment's best execution guidelines, with oversight and guidance from senior members of the global fixed income trading team, as well as other regional teams and asset classes. This person will analyze trading against best execution through demonstrable pre-trade and post-trade analysis, our trading capabilities in terms of markets and execution venues, and our overall product offering.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Trading: Collaborate with the Fixed Income trading team to execute a broad array of trading strategies in US Asia pac and european markets, from global trading mandates to more focused mandates across Asia markets.
• This individual must be familiar with Fixed Income markets, both international and domestic, for all credit, sovereigns, and structured products globally.
• Strategy development and implementation of trading: Interact with senior members of the team using risk models, optimization systems, and other trading analytic systems.
• Research trading costs associated with various strategies and implement the most cost-effective strategy.
• Risk Management and Best Practices: Liaise with numerous clients, investment managers/portfolio managers and execute the program and/or single order transactions.
• Continue to learn and implement the established best practices to ensure trading strategies conform to Russell’s best execution guidelines.
• Interface with various systems and operate multiple market-facing execution technologies.

Your Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in finance or a related area.
• 2-5 years of fixed-income experience in the industry, with some interest in international fixed-income securities.
• Currently hold or, expected to study and receive SIE and Series 7, 55, and 63 licenses.
• Advanced degrees or interest in studying to become a CFA charter holder are considered a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly proficient with Excel and SQL is preferred.
• Detailed-oriented & excellent problem-solving skills.
• Driven self-starter looking to take on new responsibilities in a challenging environment
• In-depth knowledge of the Global Fixed Income Trading Marketplace and clearing infrastructure is preferred.
• Experience with fixed-income electronic trading platforms: Tradeweb, MarketAxess, Bloomberg, and Yieldbroker is preferred.

This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.

Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world.

Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security.

The firm has $381 billion in assets under management (as of 3/31/2026) for clients in 30 countries.

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world.

Russell Investments' ownership is composed of a majority stake held by funds managed by TA Associates Management, L.P., with a significant minority stake held by funds managed by Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. Certain of Russell Investments' employees and Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC also hold minority, non-controlling, ownership stakes.