Vice President - Fixed Income Securitized Products Trader

Guggenheim Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Guggenheim Partners is looking for an experienced Securitized Products Trader to join their Fixed Income Desk in New York. The position requires at least 7 years of experience in the Fixed Income market, including a strong ability to generate revenue immediately upon joining.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with the sales team, manage risk, and provide exceptional client service. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant FINRA licenses are required.

Annual base salary ranges from $175,000 to $190,000, with potential additional incentive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in the Fixed Income market as a Trader or Portfolio Manager.
• Proven ability to assess risk and liquidity.

Responsibilities

• Trade on behalf of customers and enhance market presence.
• Collaborate with salesforce to facilitate customer requests.
• Provide superior client service and manage risk.

Skills

7+ years of experience in Fixed Income market

Existing relationships with institutional clients

Strong collaboration skills

Quantitative and analytic skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting

FINRA Series 7 and Series 63

Tools

Excel

VBA Macros

Job description

Position Summary

Guggenheim is seeking an experienced, motivated Securitized Products Trader to join our Fixed Income Desk. This role is for a trader that has an existing book of business and ability to start generating revenue upon joining Guggenheim. Reporting directly to the Head of Fixed Income Trading, the candidate will be responsible for trading on behalf of customers and enhancing our presence in the marketplace. This position requires strong collaboration with our salesforce to facilitate customer requests, market the product and the sector, provide liquidity, and manage risk. The candidate will make markets in their sector, while providing superior client service.

Essential Job Functions

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting preferred
• 7+ years of experience in the Fixed Income market either as a Trader or Portfolio Manager
• Must have existing relationships with institutional clients that can be leveraged to generate trades
• Must have the ability to begin generating revenue upon joining Guggenheim’s trading business
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 63
• Quantitative and analytic skills including advanced use of Excel and VBA Macros
• Proven ability to assess risk and liquidity

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to spot arising opportunities and assertiveness to seize them
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituents
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or on an individual basis in a fast‑paced environment; easily adaptable to changing situations
• Fast decision‑making skills, mental discipline and ability to solve problems under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to use good judgment; maintain integrity at all times

Location

The role is expected to be in the New York office at least 4 days per week.

Salary

Annual base salary of $175,000 - $190,000. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.