Senior Fixed Income Trader

Job Title: Senior Fixed Income Trader

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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.

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LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

Opportunity to trade Retail Structured Products & CDs. Provide orderly, timely and best execution for our advisors.

Responsibilities:

Executes trades on behalf of advisors as well as assisting advisors in navigating Fixed income with their online universe..

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:

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred or equivalent work experience commensurate with level

Minimum Experience Required: 3-5 years focused in retail or institutional bond trading and/or sales

Licenses/Certifications Required/Preferred: 7 & 63 required

Must work well with existing team, dealers on the street, advisors, trading & sales assistants, middle office and back office personnel

Preferences:

Bloomberg – Required

MS Office – Required

Some combination of working knowledge of trading Platforms including ICE BONDS, Tradeweb, MarketAxess, Bloomberg TOMS, and Bloomberg eTOMS, SIMON - Required

BETA – Preferred

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Pay Range: $88,200-$132,300/year

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

Want to hear from our employees on what it’s like to work at LPL? Watch this!

We take social responsibility seriously. Learn more here

Want to see info on our benefits? 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 .

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