- Salary
- $93k – $104k
- Location
- Chicago, IL, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Job Purpose
The Fixed Trading Associate supports Traders in their day-to-day activities. This includes all trade processing, as well as generating various reports.
Essential Responsibilities
Performs trade processing, including settlements and allocations.
Creates holding reports, transaction reports, bond price/spread tracking reports, and month-end reports for Traders.
Confirms and allocates all Public Fixed Income, ETFs, and Equity trades daily.
Assists Traders with other day-to-day tasks.
Other Duties
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Meticulous attention to detail. Quality of work should be near flawless.
Professional composure with ability to work in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment, dealing with volatile market conditions.
Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage several tasks at one time and see them through to deadline.
Strong team player with ability to work with and for several people.
Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a business related field required.
0-3 years of relevant industry experience required.
Prior investment and/or trading experience preferred.
Trade settlements and reconciliation experience preferred.
Aladdin and CTM experience preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity PPM America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we base our employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, non-job related disability, pregnancy or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Base Pay:
$93,000.00 - $104,000.00. The base salary for this position may vary depending on experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to the base salary, this role will be eligible to participate in our annual bonus program. This role will also be eligible for compensated personal time off and holidays, health benefits, 401(k) plan with generous matching and other benefit programs according to the Company's employment policies and subject to the formal terms of such plans and programs.