Junior Trader, Municipal Trading

Junior Trader, Municipal Trading

New York, NY – Full-time

Siebert Williams Shank (SWS) is an independent, non-bank financial services firm that offers investment banking, sales and trading, research, advisory, and asset management services. SWS is majority women-owned and majority minority-owned. We serve a broad spectrum of clients, including corporations, governments, municipalities and institutional investors. We have 140+ employees, multiple offices nationwide with dual headquarters in NYC and Oakland and have a 25+ year track record built on integrity, partnership and impact. To learn more about us, visit https://www.siebertwilliams.com/.

SWS is seeking a motivated Junior Trader to support our Municipal Sales & Trading desk, working in-office from its NYC headquarters on Wall Street. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong aptitude for learning quickly, a keen interest in advancing within a trading floor environment, robust analytical skills with data, and a genuine enthusiasm for fixed income markets. They will have 1+ years of relevant municipal / fixed income securities experience. This position requires a strong proficiency in technology and the ability to work confidently with various technological tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist salespeople and traders with daily desk operations
• Prepare and distribute daily reports, pricing runs, and market data
• Maintain and organize account info, trade details, and internal reports
• Support trade execution workflow and customer communication
• Work heavily in Bloomberg, Excel and other desk systems
• Assist with client relationship management

Qualifications:

• SIE, Series 7 and 63 licenses highly preferred or must be obtained within 60 days of date of hire
• Minimum 1 year of relevant municipal / fixed income securities experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or similar field
• Strong Excel skills and general computer proficiency (MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills (verbal: confident, clear, audience-specific; active listener); (written: concise, clarity))
• Entrepreneurial

We are Committed to Fair Pay. At SWS, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. The target fixed compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will be determined by the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus.

SWS empowers talented and highly motivated individuals to thrive independently and collectively. We offer a competitive compensation package, an inclusive working environment and exceptional employee benefits. Our benefit program is designed to provide employees and their dependents with support in maintaining health and financial protection.

Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: EOE/M/F/V/D committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome and value the people and concepts that move our firm, our industry, and our communities forward. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.