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Russell Investments

Trader, Fixed Income

Seattle, WA

$120K - $140K/yr

This is an opportunity for you to join the fixed-income trading team in Seattle. You will work with a specific focus onglobalFixed Income Markets and support thetrading team, as needed. In this role ...

Russell Investments

Trader, Fixed Income

Seattle, WA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

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 ...

DV Trading

Junior Trader - Fixed Income

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

We are seeking a Junior Trader with Fixed Income experience to join our trading team in Northfield, Illinois. This role is built for someone with experience on a relative value trading desk who is ...

DV Trading

Junior Trader - Fixed Income

Northfield, IL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

We are seeking a Junior Trader with Fixed Income experience to join our trading team in Northfield, Illinois. This role is built for someone with experience on a relative value trading desk who is ...

DV Trading

Junior Trader - Fixed Income

Chicago, IL · On-site

We are seeking a Junior Trader with Fixed Income experience to join our trading team in Northfield, Illinois. This role is built for someone with experience on a relative value trading desk who is ...

DV Trading

Junior Trader - Fixed Income

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

We are seeking a Junior Trader with Fixed Income experience to join our trading team in Northfield, Illinois. This role is built for someone with experience on a relative value trading desk who is ...

Northern Trust

Fixed Income Trader

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Fixed Income Trader The Fixed Income Trader is responsible for executing fixed income transactions in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring fair, accurate, and timely execution and ...

Northern Trust

Fixed Income Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

Fixed Income Trader The Fixed Income Trader is responsible for executing fixed income transactions in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring fair, accurate, and timely execution and ...

U.S. Bank

Fixed Income Trader

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

$75K - $89K/yr

Executes buy and sell orders for fixed-income securities at prices that are advantageous; considering the size of the order, the trading supply and prevailing market conditions. Keeps informed of ...

US Bank

Fixed Income Trader

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$75K - $89K/yr

Executes buy and sell orders for fixed-income securities at prices that are advantageous; considering the size of the order, the trading supply and prevailing market conditions. Keeps informed of ...

US Bank

Fixed Income Trader

Philadelphia, PA

$75K - $89K/yr

Executes buy and sell orders for fixed-income securities at prices that are advantageous; considering the size of the order, the trading supply and prevailing market conditions. Keeps informed of ...

US Bank

Fixed Income Trader

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

$75K - $89K/yr

Executes buy and sell orders for fixed-income securities at prices that are advantageous; considering the size of the order, the trading supply and prevailing market conditions. Keeps informed of ...

Diversify

Fixed Income Trading Analyst

Sandy, UT

The Fixed Income Trading Analyst role works alongside the other members of the Diversify Asset Management portfolio management and trading teams in executing investment strategies of professionally ...

Diversify

Fixed Income Trading Analyst

Sandy, UT · On-site

The Fixed Income Trading Analyst role works alongside the other members of the Diversify Asset Management portfolio management and trading teams in executing investment strategies of professionally ...

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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for trader fixed income 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.

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To thrive as a Trader Fixed Income, you need strong analytical skills, deep understanding of financial markets, and relevant academic qualifications such as a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Mastery of trading platforms, Bloomberg Terminal, Excel, and often industry certifications like the CFA are highly valuable. Excellent decision-making, communication, and stress management skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for making informed, timely trades and managing risk effectively in fast-paced financial environments.

What is a fixed income trader?

A Fixed Income Trader buys and sells debt securities such as government and corporate bonds, treasuries, and other fixed-income instruments. They analyze market trends, interest rates, and economic data to execute profitable trades while managing risk. Fixed Income Traders may work for investment banks, asset managers, or hedge funds, often dealing with institutional clients. Their goal is to optimize returns while ensuring liquidity and compliance with regulations.

What does a fixed income trader do?

A typical day for a Fixed Income Trader involves monitoring global financial markets and economic news, analyzing yield curves and bond performance, executing trades on behalf of clients or the firm, and managing portfolio risks. Traders often collaborate closely with sales teams, research analysts, and risk management professionals to develop effective trading strategies. The environment is fast-paced and requires quick decision-making under pressure, but it also offers opportunities to deepen market expertise and advance into senior trading or portfolio management roles. Successful traders continually adapt to market shifts, ensuring their strategies remain competitive and effective.

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Trader, Fixed Income

Russell Investments

Seattle, WA

$120K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

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 RussellInvestments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewardsapproach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition toparticipation 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 onglobalFixed Income Markets and support thetrading 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 willbe responsible forexecuting 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 USAsiapacandeuropeanmarkets, 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 andimplementthe most cost-effective strategy.

Risk Management and Best Practices: Liaise withnumerousclients, 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 andoperatemultiple market-facing execution technologies.

Your Expertise:

Bachelor's degree in finance ora related area.

2-5 years of fixed-income experience in the industry, with some interest in international fixed-income securities.

Currentlyholdor,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, andYieldbrokeris 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 Investmentsis 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.

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