Fixed Income Trader, Trade Operations, Fixed Income Trade Assistant

Title: Fixed Income Trader, Trade Operations, Fixed Income Trade Assistant

Location: Denver, Colorado

Our Firm:

Smith Capital Investors is an investment firm rooted in the ideals of the West and dedicated to the principles of integrity and accountability. We are committed to building an income-focused, investment-centric firm with a solid foundation in fundamental analysis. Our process is centered around performance, relationships, and investing excellence. Our ultimate goal is to provide clients a consistent, risk-adjusted return with a keen focus on capital preservation.

Our culture is central to our success, and people of high character are our primary differentiator. We are a private, independent, focused on building lasting partnerships. High character is the most fundamental component of our team. We have a deeply ingrained understanding that hard work, collaboration, and discipline translate into success and that integrity is central to purposeful and meaningful work.

We offer comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan and a healthcare package to support your well-being.

Please visit our website to learn more about Smith Capital Investors or contact us at info@smithcapitalinvestors.com.

Your Opportunity:

We are seeking an individual to join our trading team.  Desired areas of experience are: high yield/leverage loan trading, trade operations, and/or trading assistance.  This could be on either the buy-side or sell-side.  We seek someone who is interested in contributing to the investment process through trade execution, trade operations, idea generation, and a deep understanding of the market. This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved in all aspects of our investment process beyond that of the typical execution trading role. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial markets either in trading or trade operations/assistance and have a proven ability to "wear many hats" and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be comfortable taking on diverse responsibilities and engaging in all aspects of trading and operations.

Qualifications:

• A four-year degree or relative work experience required.
• One to three years of experience trading securities or in trade operations/assistance, preferably fixed income.
• Some understanding of credit portfolio management, credit analysis, and identifying relative value.
• Experience using multiple platforms, including Bloomberg, MarketAxess, TradeWeb, TruMid, etc.
• A strong interest in pursuing a career in investment trading and/or operations.
• Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the Denver, Colorado area. We value local presence for collaboration and engagement with our team and clients. We primarily work in the office and offer some hybrid flexibility to accommodate work-life balance needs.

Strengths:

• Understanding of market protocol, flows, liquidity, and comprehension of trade operations and systems.
• Ability to find and recommend alpha generative ideas from the trading seat.
• Strong communication skills, internally and externally, with an ability to manage flow of information to team members and in client communications and presentations.
• Strong relationships with major counterparty trading and syndicate desks.
• Problem-solving skills to enhance systems and processes and implement new technology.
• Dedication to discipline, integrity, character, empathy, and service. We seek candidates who can actively contribute to a positive work environment and support our mission.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and accountability, with a focus on maintaining transparency and trust within the team and organization.

Responsibilities:

• Execute trades across various strategies.
• Ensure best execution practices are adhered to.
• Manage the new issue process including relationship management with various syndicate teams.
• Strategize with broader investment team regarding trade implementation, market conditions, and opportunities.
• Generate new ideas for portfolios and highlight relative value opportunities.
• Take ownership approach to developing and improving overall processes of the trading desk.  

Full Time: Hours reflect the bond market’s hours of operation

Compensation Range: Total compensation will be commensurate with experience and ultimate role definition. $120,000-$250,000

Application close date: March 1, 2025

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to our team with your resume, at info@smithcapitalinvestors.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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