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Capgroup

Fixed Income Rates Trader

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

You'll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement ... We have an experienced team of more than 30 Fixed Income Traders in Los Angeles, London,New Yorkand ...

Capgroup

Fixed Income Rates Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

You'll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement ... We have an experienced team of more than 30 Fixed Income Traders in Los Angeles, London,New Yorkand ...

Capital Group

Fixed Income Rates Trader

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

You'll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement ... We have an experienced team of more than 30 Fixed Income Traders in Los Angeles, London, New York ...

Mercor

Fixed Income Trading Specialist

New York, NY · Remote

$150 - $180/hr

Fixed Income Trading Expert Type: Flexible, project-based Compensation: $150-$180/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities * Evaluate and improve AI-generated outputs related to bond pricing ...

Td

Fixed Income DTC Settlement Analyst

New York, NY

$95K - $115K/yr

... the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary ... Fixed Income Trading Desks * Middle Office / Confirmations * Funding & Treasury teams * External ...

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How much do fixed income trader salary jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for fixed income trader salary in the United States is $112,369.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fixed Income Trader Salary vs Bond Trader Salary?

AspectFixed Income Trader SalaryBond Trader Salary
CredentialsFinance degree, certifications like CFAFinance degree, certifications like CFA
Work EnvironmentTrading desks, financial firmsTrading desks, investment banks
Industry UsageCommon in asset management and banksCommon in banks and hedge funds

Both roles involve trading debt securities, often requiring similar credentials and working in comparable environments. The main difference lies in scope: Fixed Income Traders may handle a broader range of debt instruments, while Bond Traders focus specifically on bonds. Salary variations depend on experience, firm size, and geographic location.

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Infographic showing various Fixed Income Trader Salary job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 58% Full Time, and 40% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,369 per year, or $54 per hour.
Fixed Income Agency Trader

Fixed Income Agency Trader

Apex Fintech Solutions

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

WHO WE ARE
Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers.
At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.
When you're at Apex, you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila are home to over 1,000 employees.
Together, we're shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. - grit, results, empathy, accountability, and teamwork - with Apex.
We're proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture we've created. Here are just a few of the many awards we've recently received:
Best Places to Work
2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 - Presented by BuiltIn
WealthTech of the Year
2025 - Presented by US FinTech Awards
The World's Top 250 Fintech Companies
2024 - Presented by CNBC
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Fixed Income Agency Trader will own Apex's fixed income trading strategy and execution across Treasuries, corporates, municipals, agencies, MBS, and ABS. This role sits at the intersection of markets, product, engineering, and client service-designing scalable workflows, driving platform development, and ensuring best-in-class execution quality, compliance, and client outcomes.
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute Apex's fixed income strategy based on market research and intelligence, monitor trends and regulatory changes, and recommend roadmap priorities, market expansion, and client segmentation
  • Design and implement scalable fixed income trading workflows, serve as the business SME with Product and Engineering, define user personas and journey maps, and drive product development and go to market
  • Own end to end connectivity and client onboarding across clients, dealers, and electronic platforms (MarketAxess, Tradeweb, Bloomberg), and streamlining setup and trading
  • Lead user acceptance testing and product validation, develop comprehensive test plans for new instruments and capabilities, and monitor system performance, connectivity health, and SLA compliance.
  • Negotiate commercial terms and pricing with vendors and execution partners, structure commission schedules, markup models, and connectivity fees, and manage relationships with dealers and venues to optimize execution quality and cost
  • Oversee integrations with data vendors, pricing services, and regulatory reporting systems (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, ICE), maintain technical specifications and trading protocols with version control, and support regulatory examinations and audits
  • Ensure compliance with SEC, FINRA, and MSRB regulations, collaborate with Sales, Client Onboarding, Compliance, Operations, and Post Trade teams to resolve trade breaks, settlement issues, and client inquiries, and deliver seamless client experience
  • Track and report KPIs including execution quality, settlement rates, and client satisfaction, and use insights to drive continuous improvement

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field,
  • 7+ years in fixed income trading operations at brokerage or wealth management firms with deep knowledge of Treasuries, corporates, municipals, agencies, MBS, and ABS
  • FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses required; Series 52 preferred
  • Experience integrating and managing fixed income data feeds, pricing services, and market data.
  • Experience with mentoring junior staff and leading process improvements, with adaptability to changing market and regulatory conditions

Required Skills/Abilities
  • Expertise of the fixed income trade lifecycle from execution through settlement, including pricing methodologies, yield calculations, and market microstructure
  • Strong proficiency with trading platforms, dealer networks, OMS/EMS, user interfaces and workflow tools, and electronic trading protocols
  • Proven commercial acumen in vendor negotiations, pricing structures, and client proposal development.
  • Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities

Work Environment
  • This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 3 days per week.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Our Rewards
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.
EEO Statement
Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
Disability Statement
Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

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