What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trader I - Taxable Fixed-Income Trading position at Edward Jones?
This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 02-Feb-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
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¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Team Overview
Within this culture of partnership, the Taxable Trading Department plays a critical role. This Trading desk is dedicated to delivering a diverse, fairly priced supply of taxable bonds to support the unique needs of our 8 million clients across the U.S. and Canada. As a Trader 1, you’ll bring your passion for capital markets to a team committed to opportunity identification, disciplined risk management, and best‑execution excellence. This role offers the chance to develop as a market professional while contributing directly to the financial well‑being of the clients and communities we proudly serve.
What you will do:
As a Trader I, expectations are that you have a passion for capital markets, excellent risk management skills, and can manage client orders with minimal oversight. Attention to detail is a must as your decisions directly impact clients and expose the firm to significant regulatory, financial and reputational risk.
What will you do?
Within this culture of partnership, the Taxable Trading Department plays a critical role. This Trading desk is dedicated to delivering a diverse, fairly priced supply of taxable bonds to support the unique needs of our 8 million clients across the U.S. and Canada. As a Trader 1, you’ll bring your passion for capital markets to a team committed to opportunity identification, disciplined risk management, and best‑execution excellence. This role offers the chance to develop as a market professional while contributing directly to the financial well‑being of the clients and communities we proudly serve.
What you will do:
As a Trader I, expectations are that you have a passion for capital markets, excellent risk management skills, and can manage client orders with minimal oversight. Attention to detail is a must as your decisions directly impact clients and expose the firm to significant regulatory, financial and reputational risk.
What will you do?
- Execute odd-lot retail client liquidations, bid wanteds, and external offerings, effectively managing corresponding inventory positions with limited to moderate retail-structured trading flows and capital commitments
- Independently perform all daily trading-related responsibilities, including pricing evaluation and position management
- Proficient demonstration of capital markets analytics, trading strategies, and risk management techniques
- Ensure best execution and compliance with all firm and industry regulatory requirements
- Effective application of internal and external trading systems and related tools
- Deliver client service excellence by researching and resolving branch inquiries, including more complicated requests as needed
- Support operational excellence initiatives
- Develop internal and external networks, including dealer relationships
Position Requirements/ What Experience Do You Need:
Current INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.
- B.A./B.S. degree in business, economics, finance, or quantitative related field required
- Series 7 and 66 required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire
- 18 months of financial service experience required, capital markets preferred
- Proficient knowledge of capital markets analytics, trading strategies, and risk management techniques
- Proficient knowledge trading systems and related tools, including, but not limited to, Bloomberg, DSTS, and 3rd party electronic trading platforms
- Capital markets experience
- Client Service and/or financial industry experience
- CFP, MBA, CFA, CPA or working towards designation(s)
- Proficiency in non-trading applications or coding language (i.e., Microsoft Suite, Power BI, Tableau, VBA, SQL)
Current INTERNAL home-based associates: While this role is posted as hybrid, if selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
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Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.