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Trader Fixed Income Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Manager, Equity Trading

Boston, MA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

The Team Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM) is the institutional trading arm of Fidelity Investments, providing Equity, Options, Fixed Income, Forex, Municipal and CD Underwriting, Prime Brokerage, and ...

Deputy General Counsel

Boston, MA · On-site

$325K - $375K/yr

The ideal candidate has familiarity with fixed income products, an understanding of trading markets, and an ability to prioritize and handle multiple time-sensitive assignments. Primary ...

You will gain a strong understanding of equity, fixed income, and derivatives instruments in addition to gaining experience directly supporting the life cycle of a trade. Working with this team also ...

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You will gain a strong understanding of equity, fixed income, and derivatives instruments in addition to gaining experience directly supporting the life cycle of a trade. Working with this team also ...

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System Analyst

Boston, MA · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Client is looking for a local System Analyst with strong SQL and Trading experience for our client ... Experience with Fixed Income and Derivatives. This is the primary area for Level 2 support. They ...

Support Specialist

Burlington, MA · On-site

$70K - $118K/yr

... fixed income instruments derivative products knowledge is preferable. • Thorough understanding of Trade Life Cycle and System Development Life Cycle • Experience in the Charles River application ...

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How much do trader fixed income jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for trader fixed income in Boston, MA is $122,078.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,200.00 and $190,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a fixed income trader?

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.

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Infographic showing various Trader Fixed Income job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 38% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,078 per year, or $58.7 per hour.

Manager, Equity Trading

Fidelity Investments

Boston, MA • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Fidelity Investments rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 152 rated financial services


Job description

Job Description:

NOTE: Fidelity will not provide sponsorship for this position.

The Role

We are seeking an equity trader to join the US Cash Equity Trading team within Fidelity Capital Markets. The team performs block trades, portfolio trades, and corporate buybacks. This person will have the opportunity to help manage order flow with our existing roster of clients as well as help uncover new opportunities to increase revenue. This will include providing the best execution to our clients by effectively managing equity order flow and providing outstanding client service and market expertise. The role will also help to implement new capabilities, workflow tools, and consistent trade implementation strategies to drive competitive positioning, execution quality, client happiness, and operational excellence.

  • Knowledge of equity execution to help support both external and internal clients.
  • Executing block orders in accordance with regulatory standards and client best execution
  • Projecting confidence when speaking with clients as you are the product expert
  • Representing Fidelity with utmost integrity toward clients and street facing counterparties
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
  • BA or BS degree required.
  • 1-5 years experience in financial services with some emphasis on the one of the following: execution trading/sales-trading, trading technologies, technology support/operations.
  • Strong relationship management skills and the ability to develop new business for the desk.
  • FINRA security licenses: series 7, 63, 57 (or equivalent compliance alternatives required to trade) or ability to retain within 3 months.
  • Basic understanding of trading strategies, algorithms and market structure.
  • Apply analytical discipline in algo selection, execution, and risk management by using your understanding of our client's investment process
  • Coding proficiency in SQL and/or Python preferred
  • A collaborative team approach and willingness to improve operational efficiency by serving on ad-hoc projects.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to escalate and explain issues quickly and clearly.
  • Familiarity with Bloomberg, Newport (or other trading systems), pre- and post-trade analytics.

The Team

Fidelity Capital Markets (FCM) is the institutional trading arm of Fidelity Investments, providing Equity, Options, Fixed Income, Forex, Municipal and CD Underwriting, Prime Brokerage, and Securities Lending products and services to a wide array of clients, including buy-side institutions and hedge funds, as well as to Fidelity's own businesses. The Equity High Touch Trading desk provides equity trading services in blocks, programs, and rebalances for a wide array of Fidelity's customers. For more information visit www.fidelitycapitalmarkets.com.

Fidelity's Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000-120,000 USD per year.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Certifications:Series 07 - FINRA, Series 57 - FINRA, Series 63 - FINRACategory:Capital Markets Equity

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