Vice President, Fixed Income Trading

Job Description

Job Description

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning 90 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Vice President, Fixed Income Trader with deep expertise in taxable bonds to join our institutional trading desk. This role has a primary emphasis on corporate bond trading, while also requiring a foundational understanding of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and agency securities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong grasp of credit markets, trading strategies, and risk management, and will contribute meaningfully to trade execution, idea generation, and overall desk profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute trades in investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds across primary and secondary markets.
• Execute trades in other taxable asset classes as needed.
• Provide market color and liquidity insights to sales teams.
• Monitor market developments, credit spreads, and macroeconomic indicators to identify opportunities.
• Maintain and manage trading books in coordination with a senior trader, within established risk parameters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal trading policies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with counterparties, including dealers and institutional clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience trading corporate bonds in a buy-side or sell-side environment.
• Strong analytical skills and deep understanding of fixed income products.
• Proven track record of generating trading ideas and managing risk effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Bloomberg, Tradeweb, MarketAxess, and other trading platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Securities Industry Essentials Exam Series 7 and 63 licenses required or the ability to obtain within 60 days.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution 
• Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)
• Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles
• Charitable gift-matching program
• Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.  

The potential base pay hiring range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000 per year. The compensation offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the skills, relevant work experience, and geographic location of each specific candidate. This role is eligible to participate in applicable D.A. Davidson variable compensation programs.

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

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