Fixed Income Trading Assistant

Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. Why Colliers? Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career. Colliers Securities is seeking a candidate to work as a Fixed Income Trading Assistant in our Chicago office. The trading assistant will work with a team of Sales Traders to ensure that issues are resolved, and trades are settled and cleared within the required timeframes. In this role you will communicate with brokers/counter parties to resolve settlement issues and fails. The role will serve as a point of contact with our back office to resolve operational issues. Qualifications include: proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines, ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and the ability to interact in a team environment. Excellent communication skills and time management skills are required to be successful in this role. Previous work in a trade support role strongly preferred. Working knowledge of Bloomberg, TOMS, Tradeweb Direct, Market Access. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Work with sales traders, representatives, and operations employees to assist in trade settlement issues Perform duties related to reconciliation of trade breaks, corrections, and settlement issues Communicate and confirm trades with brokers/counter parties to resolve settlement issues and fails Serve as point of contact for the back office to ensure trades are matched Relay information to customers to resolve open trade issues Assist with administrative tasks for team of Sales Representative/Traders Reconcile and monitor reports related to trade settlement Open new accounts Provide phone support for Sales traders Handles customer inquiries Other duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS Basic understanding of Euro Clear and general fixed income settlement required Basic understanding of ExClearing trades required Basic knowledge of Bloomberg, TOMS required Preferred knowledge of ECNS – TMC, BondPoint, Tradeweb Direct, Tradeweb Institutional, Market Access JOB EXPECTATIONS This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Regular and reliable attendance required. BENEFITS We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families including medical and dental plan; 401k plan including company matching; firm funded life and disability insurance. #LI-KS1 Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future. Direct applicants only please, no agencies. Colliers provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.