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PNC Bank NA
Fixed Income Trader - Buy Side
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What they do
A Securities or Commodities Trader trades securities or commodities electronically or on a trade or auction floor such as a stock exchange. Securities include stocks and bonds; commodities include products such as oil, gold, or corn. Monitors financial markets and the performance and price of different securities. Negotiates prices and terms for a sale or trade.
$144,288 / year median in Pennsylvania
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Fixed Income Trader within PNC's Asset Management Group organization, you will be based in Philadelphia, PA. As a Fixed Income Trader, you will work with investment team portfolio managers and interface with various external trading partners including electronic trading platforms to source investment grade fixed income securities and gauge market liquidity. The team has management and trade execution responsibility on over $22B in assets. As a buy side Fixed Income Trader, you will work both the primary and secondary offering markets to attain best execution and assist in implementing portfolio strategy. In this role, you are expected to contribute market expertise to developing security valuation as well as understand and monitor a broad array of security level trading relationships. The Fixed Income Trader role will report to the Head of PNC Fixed Income and will have a direct impact on the management and performance of the PNC Asset Management Group Fixed Income strategies. The investment process is total-return oriented with security selection as a primary driver of excess return generation.
Responsibilities include:
- Commitment to work collaboratively with a disciplined, team-based investment process
- Continuously demonstrate a proactive approach to sourcing securities and gauging market liquidity
- Work with market data and information to formulate appropriate security valuation
- Interface and maintain relationships with broker-dealers and underwriters as well as act as a conduit between dealer counter parties and internal business stockholders
- Utilize Bloomberg, portfolio and trade order management software
- Partner with portfolio managers to implement investment strategies, rebalance portfolios, and manage cash flows
- Communicate to a broad range of constituents including portfolio managers, analysts (credit and quantitative) and client portfolio managers
- Partner with technology and data teams to identify automation opportunities and improve trading desk productivity Preferred experience/skills:
- Buy side SMA or fund fixed income trading
- Tax-exempt municipal, taxable municipal, or corporate bond trading experience
- Experience in sourcing securities and liquidity in fixed income markets
- Exposure to or experience with fixed income electronic trading platforms
- Strong verbal and electronic communication ability
- Data collection and data analytic skills
- Experience utilizing AI-powered tools and platforms to enhance market research, trading workflows, and investment decision-making
- CFA or pursuing CFA PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance.