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CFA Institute

Fixed Income Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Trading / Fixed Income Reports to: Chief Investment Officer Location Location: Houston, TX / On-site Employment type: Full-time, exempt Position Summary We are seeking a Fixed Income Trader to ...

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US Bank

Trust Reporting Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Basic understanding of syndicated bank loans, fixed income securities, securitization, trading or mutual funds * Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to interpret data * Effective ...

NACBA

Senior Portfolio Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

Deep understanding of investments such as individual equities and fixed income, funds, alternatives, and managed products. * Hands-on trading experience, including order execution, trade oversight ...

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How much do trader fixed income jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for trader fixed income in Houston, TX is $107,309.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,800.00 and $167,100.00 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 Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 35% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,309 per year, or $51.6 per hour.

Fixed Income Trader

CFA Institute

Houston, TX • On-site

$70 - $100/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Department

Department: Trading / Fixed Income Reports to: Chief Investment Officer

Location

Location: Houston, TX / On-site Employment type: Full-time, exempt

Position Summary

We are seeking a Fixed Income Trader to execute and manage trades across fixed income securities on behalf of the firm and its clients. The trader will be responsible for price discovery, execution, providing market color to portfolio managers, and managing risk within established limits. The ideal candidate combines strong quantitative ability, sound market judgment, and can perform under pressure in fast-moving markets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Execute trades in fixed income instruments including government bonds, corporate bonds, agency mortgage-backed securities and agency debentures.
  • Solicit competitive bids and offers, manage bid/ask spreads, and source liquidity across broker dealers, and electronic trading platforms.
  • Monitor markets, research, interest rate movements, credit spreads, and macroeconomic developments, and communicate relevant market color to portfolio managers.
  • Partner with portfolio managers to implement investment strategies and execute orders efficiently while minimizing market impact and transaction costs.
  • Maintain accurate trade records and ensure timely, accurate trade capture, confirmation, and settlement in coordination with operations team.
  • Build and maintain relationships with sell-side dealers, brokers, and trading counterparties.
  • Ensure all trading activity complies with regulatory requirements, firm policies, internal controls, and cooperate with compliance, risk, and audit functions.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or related field; advanced degree or CFA a plus.
  • Proficiency with trading and analytics platforms such as Bloomberg, MarketAxess, and Excel.
  • Strong understanding of fixed income products, yield curve dynamics, duration and convexity.
Skills and Attributes
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with portfolio managers, broker dealers and client service/marketing.
  • High level of integrity and commitment to ethical and compliant conduct.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus bonus. ($70-$100k)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan with match; paid time off; and other benefits as applicable.
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