Job Title: Fixed Income Analyst/Trader

Job Summary

Mariner is seeking a full-time Fixed Income Analyst/Trader to support advisor-directed bond portfolios and help modernize our fixed income trading desk. This role is ideal for someone who is process-oriented, eager to adopt new systems and workflows, and passionate about fixed income markets. You will have the opportunity to help build a scalable, centralized trading desk, gaining valuable trading experience in a rapidly growing firm with significant career growth potential. Advancement is based on your experience and the fixed income knowledge you develop on the job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain new fixed income trading workflows and tools

• Recommend improvements to scale processes and increase efficiency

• Review advisor-directed bond inquiries to ensure compliance with requirements

• Aggregate bond inquiries, manage ticket routing, and update trade statuses

• Evaluate bond bids and offers against inquiry criteria and make valuation judgments

• Resolve trade settlement issues

• Review daily execution reports for adherence to Mariner guidelines

• Assist advisors with inquiries and questions

• Prepare materials for best execution committee reviews

• Collaborate with internal Mariner teams to optimize trade workflows

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with fixed income securities

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience trading fixed income securities

• Knowledge of fixed income trade settlement process

• Experience building relationships with financial professionals

• Familiarity with Salesforce, Slack, Charles River, Smartsheet

Skills and Attributes

• Diligence, accuracy, consistency, and thoroughness

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

• Professional, friendly, and helpful demeanor

• Quick learner who understands how multiple systems and sites interact

• Ability to work independently and on a team

• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Initiative with broad intellectual curiosity

• Strong desire to deepen expertise in fixed income markets and products, with willingness to expand investment responsibilities over time

• Positive attitude and sense of humor

We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm. We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals. We offer an innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance.

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