Fixed Income Trader - Operations Associate II

December 6, 2024

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Alpaca

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Alpaca is a fintech company that provides a comprehensive brokerage and trading platform through a suite of APIs. These APIs enable developers and businesses to integrate algorithmic trading, app development, and embedded investing into their services. Alpaca offers services like trading in US stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrency with options for local currency transactions. The company is recognized for its cyber security practices and is a member of FINRA and SIPC. Alpaca is ideal for fintech startups, broker-dealers, hedge funds, and other financial services looking to build sophisticated trading applications and platforms with minimal friction through their well-documented Broker API.

Finance • Trading • Fintech • Algorithm Trading • Investing

201 - 500 employees

🔌 API

💳 Fintech

₿ Crypto

📋 Description

•As a Fixed Income Trader & Operations Associate II you will be responsible for all aspects of the firm's fixed income product offering. •The job includes handling the buying and selling across all fixed income products approved by the firm such as the U.S. Treasuries Bonds, Bills, and Corporate Bonds. •You will also be responsible for helping the firm build out the product offering and operational structure which includes regulatory reporting requirements, client communication, and all project-related activities to make sure the firm has the most effective fixed income offering. •Trader/Operational Subject Matter Expert to oversee and provide specialized expertise across all aspects of the Fixed Income Product Offering. •Help manage the day-to-day operations of the Fixed Income Product Offering, including trade execution, clearing, settlements, and corporate actions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across processes.

🎯 Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. •Has a minimum of 5 years in the fixed income industry •Must possess comprehensive knowledge of the fixed income space, including trading, regulatory requirements, and operational processes such as execution, reconciliations, corporate actions, and tax considerations. •Proven experience with clearing and settling Fixed Income products, particularly through FICC •Experienced in SQL and Google Suite; familiarity with additional data analysis or workflow tools is a plus. Excellent organizational skills, and a problem-solver who is able to provide effective solutions •Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with internal and external stakeholders. •Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. •Has a Series SIE, 99, and 57, 24 preferred but not required.

🏖️ Benefits

•Competitive Salary & Stock Options •Benefits: Health benefits start on day 1. In the US this includes Medical, Dental, Vision. In Canada, this includes supplemental health care. Internationally, this includes a stipend value to offset medical costs. •New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500 •Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card •Work with awesome hard working people, super smart and cool clients and innovative partners from around the world