Director, Fixed Income Trading

Responsibilities

• Overseeing trading strategy, risk management, and revenue generation across a designated asset class
• Setting Trading Strategy for the asset class, aligning execution with market conditions, client objectives, and departmental revenue goals
• Monitoring Risk and Positions across the trading desk
• Leading and Developing Talent by mentoring junior traders
• Collaborating with Internal Partners including Compliance, Risk Management, and senior leadership
• Executing Trades in support of Institutional and Retail Sales representatives
• Generating Revenue Ideas by delivering actionable trade recommendations and market insights to Sales teams
• Maintaining Broker Relationships with national and regional dealers to enhance liquidity and market access
• Ensuring Regulatory Compliance through timely reporting and adherence to all applicable regulations
• Providing Product Expertise via formal training sessions and daily collaboration with Sales teams
• Representing Fifth Third as a thought leader in fixed income markets

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 12 years of experience in Banking, Investment Banking, M&A, or Capital Markets
• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to obtain within company policy)
• Series 24 preferred
• Professional proficiency from 10 years of relevant work or internship experience in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Deep expertise in fixed income instruments, market dynamics, and trading strategies
• Advanced proficiency in Bloomberg and trade processing systems
• Strong risk management and regulatory compliance knowledge

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in trading strategy, risk management, and revenue generation within fixed income markets, while ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering talent development among junior traders.