Senior Trader Fixed Income

Job Overview:

The Senior Fixed Income Trader is responsible for supporting LPL financial advisors and their clients. Joining a close knit team of trading professionals, successful candidates are expected to provide information, education, security analysis, pricing and yield information to advisors on taxable and tax-exempt bonds. The candidate must be able to work under limited supervision and possess a broad knowledge of functional principles, practices, and procedures in the completion of varied and moderately complex assignments. Compares alternative courses of action and makes decisions after considering options. Has wide latitude in selecting methodologies. Provides advice and recommendations to management to improve trading practices and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Executes fixed income trades on behalf of clients, money managers, and advisors.
• Possesses ability to make independent pricing decisions that are compliant, fair and reasonable, and the best execution within industry standards.
• Portfolio review and construction, including the ability to build bond ladders.
• Work closely with advisors and/or money managers regarding their fixed income models.
• Monitor market news and conditions to support advisors and their clients, including familiarity
• with and conformance to all applicable industry and corporate rules, regulations, policies and procedures while continuously looking for opportunities to increase revenue and productivity.
• Must maintain a high level of professionalism and customer focus while working in a high volume, high stress environment.
• Must be able to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and conversations simultaneously; work independently and as part of a team with strong communication skills.

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Must maintain a high level of professionalism and customer focus while working in a high volume, high stress environment.
• Must be able to prioritize, handle multiple tasks and conversations simultaneously; work independently and as part of a team with strong communication skills.
• Must be able to work under limited supervision and possess a broad knowledge of functional principles, practices, and procedures in the completion of varied and moderately complex assignments. 
• Minimum Experience Required:  5-7 years (focus in retail bond trading and sales)
• Knowledge of Bloomberg required

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work cross-functionally with teams across the industry and internally.

Pay Range:

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!
• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!
• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!
• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!
• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!
• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!
• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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