Trading Operations Associate (Fixed Income)

The Jackson National Life Insurance Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

PPM America, Inc. is seeking a Fixed Trading Associate to support Traders with day-to-day trade processing, settlements and report generation. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to holding and transaction reports, monitor bond prices and spreads, and assist with daily allocations for Public Fixed Income, ETFs, and Equity trades. Prior trading experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a business related field is required.
• 0-3 years of relevant industry experience required.
• Prior investment and/or trading experience preferred.
• Trade settlements and reconciliation experience preferred.
• Aladdin and CTM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs trade processing, including settlements and allocations.
• Creates holding reports, transaction reports, bond price/spread tracking reports, and month-end reports for Traders.
• Confirms and allocates all Public Fixed Income, ETFs, and Equity trades daily.
• Assists Traders with other day-to-day tasks.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality of work

Organizational skills

Team player

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Trading knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business related field

Tools

Aladdin

CTM

Excel

Microsoft Office

Trade settlements systems

Job description

PPM America, Inc. is seeking a Fixed Trading Associate to support Traders with day-to-day trade processing, settlements and report generation. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to holding and transaction reports, monitor bond prices and spreads, and assist with daily allocations for Public Fixed Income, ETFs, and Equity trades. Prior trading experience is a plus.