Trader - Broker Dealer Operations
Voya Financial- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree with a very strong quantitative background and demonstrated aptitude, and ideally progress towards a master’s degree and/or CFA. They must have 3-10 years of experience on a buy-side trading desk, along with demonstrated understanding of fixed income markets and trading conventions, particularly concerning Municipal bonds (Taxable and Tax Exempt). Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and Tableau, as well as experience with Bloomberg and electronic trading platforms like ICE Bonds, MarketAxess, and TradeWeb, is required. Experience developing and deploying trading algorithms is a plus.
The Municipal Bond Trader will execute Municipal bond trades under the direction of the portfolio manager, prioritizing and conveying market information to analysts and the portfolio manager, and other internal constituencies as needed. They will also develop and maintain strong professional relationships with trading counterparties and the broker-dealer community, contribute to improving trading processes, build and refine decision support frameworks, and focus on risk-adjusted return and relative value while managing portfolios against industry benchmarks. Furthermore, the role requires attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex situations involving multiple stakeholders, all while maintaining high ethics and integrity and fostering a strong team dynamic.
Provides financial security services, and wealth management
Northwestern Mutual offers personalized financial planning, life insurance, and investment services, leveraging leading-edge technology to manage over $125 billion in client assets for more than 4.5 million clients.