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Form of workThe Fixed Income Group is seeking a bond trader who will be responsible for transacting corporate bonds for the American Funds. The trader will work with 4 other Investment Grade bond traders as well as the broader credit team, located in Los Angeles and New York. Capital Fixed Income Investors (CFII) has managed fixed-income strategies since 1973 and has $500bn in assets under management. We have an experienced team of 36 traders in Los Angeles, London, Singapore and New York. This position will be based in Los Angeles or New York.
As a Fixed Income Trader, you will contribute to the team in the following ways:
- Execute trades and identify trading strategies/investment opportunities in the Investment Grade corporate bond market
- Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships, with investment group colleagues and sell side counterparties
- Collaborate with Capital's investment professionals worldwide to discuss market trends and investment strategies
- Liaise with Investment Operations and other Fixed Income business units to maintain order flow integrity, monitor risk and improve communication
- Perform additional responsibilities and undertake special projects as assigned
"I am the person Capital Group is looking for"
- You have 4-7 years of Fixed Income Trading experience, with a strong focus on Credit
- You are a self-starter and team player with excellent communication skills
- You are tech-savvy, with ability to adopt new technology and champion use of new tools and systems
- You are able to work calmly, flexibly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- You have strong relationship building and negotiation skills
New York Base Salary Range: $128,400 - $183,500
Los Angeles Base Salary Range: $128,400 - $183,500
In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital's annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.
*Temporary positions in Canada and the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.
We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
