About this role
Do you have the desire and drive to manage capital, while aligning yourself with the strategic direction of the firm? If so, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. The Taxable Trading Department within Edward Jones is primarily responsible for providing our Financial Advisors with a broad supply of highly diversified and fairly priced bonds that are used to fulfill the unique needs of every one of our more than 8 million clients. Our goal is to identify and analyze opportunities in the marketplace while always seeking to provide the best execution possible on every trade we handle. As an Associate Trader II in the Taxable Trading Department, expectations are that you have a passion for capital markets, excellent risk management skills, and be able to learn to make capital commitments with minimal oversight. Additionally, attention to detail is a must as your decisions can negatively impact on our clients, while exposing the firm to significant regulatory, financial, and reputational risk. What you'll do: Execute retail client liquidations with limited guidance and effectively manage corresponding inventory positions with limited retail-structured capital commitments Demonstrated understanding of market analytics, including economic, credit specific, political, etc. impacts Deliver client service excellence by researching and resolving general and non-routine branch inquiries Ensure best execution and understand all firm and industry regulatory requirements Establish an in-depth understanding of internal and external trading systems and related tools Complete projects to support the trading desk's business plan, including assisting with operational excellence initiatives