Fixed Income Trading Assistant

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!
What You Can Expect At BBH:
If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself-without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee's unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.
Join us as a Fixed Income Trading Assistant
The Fixed Income Trading Assistant supports traders and portfolio managers in daily trade processing and settlements. This position will partner with Investment Management Operations, Risk & Governance, and Systems to support our investment process and overall client experience. This individual will gain direct experience in Fixed Income Trading across multiple sectors.
Some of your key responsibilities include:
Cash management reconciliation and trading

• Verify account cash balances and resolve any discrepancies
• Identify and trade appropriate and attractively valued money market investments within account guidelines

Investment Execution

• Identify and recommend investment opportunities
• Monitor market conditions in corporate, ABS, and CMBS sectors
• Identify attractive dealer offerings based on our valuation framework
• Recommend potential allocations across our managed accounts

Trade Resolution

• Investigate and resolve failed trades
• Communicate with dealers and IM Trade Management to identify the cause of failed trades
• Take corrective steps to ensure trades settle in a timely manner

System Implementation and testing

• Support the implementation and testing of new systems or enhancements, which impact the Fixed Income investment process
• Work with IM Systems to develop useful tools for portfolio management and reporting

Trading Platforms

• Take ownership of our trading platforms
• Provide support for system updates and renewal
• Research new and/or existing functionality currently not used

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• SQL and/or R programming a plus, but not required
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel

What We Offer:

• Direct access to clients, information, and experts across all business areas around the world
• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself-within the Firm
• A culture of inclusion that values each employee's unique perspective
• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind
• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.
Salary Range
$75,000-$85,000
BBH's compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck-providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.