Senior High Yield Bond Trader

Columbia Management, the global asset management subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is seeking a High Yield Bond Trader to join the firm in its Minneapolis, MN office.

Responsibilities

• Executes purchases and sales of High Yield Fixed Income securities as authorized by Portfolio Managers.
• Assist Portfolio Managers in the daily surveillance of institutional fixed income accounts, appropriately communicating key activity relative to account guideline and parameters.
• Provides portfolio managers and analysts with ongoing information about market sentiment, trading environment, trading volume and price volatility.
• Provide strategic direction for High Yield trading process and adapt strategies to the changing circumstances and economic environment. Clearly communicate the strategic direction of high yield trading to the team, clients and key partners.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience trading high yield bond credits, or relevant high yield credit experience
• BA/BS degree, CFA or CFA track

Preferred Qualifications

• Inquisitive mind interested in all aspects of the fixed income markets, primarily credit investing
• Self-motivated team player with strong verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical framework and computer skills with a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, MarketAxess, etc.
• Comfortable interacting with and taking direction from senior investment professionals
• Able to multi task/prioritize in a fast pace environment
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Proficiency with Blackrock Solution's Aladdin OMS

About Our Company

Millions of people around the world rely on Columbia Threadneedle Investments to manage their money. We're intentionally built to help our clients succeed, backed by a global team of 2,000 people including more than 450 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. At Columbia Threadneedle, you'll find the promise we make to our clients is the same one we make to our employees: Your success is our priority. In addition to our competitive total rewards package, employees stay with us because of our culture and commitment to their development. And, backed by the strength of our parent company, Ameriprise Financial, we are committed to providing you with the tools, resources, recognition and rewards to help you shape the career you want.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.