Securities Analyst conducts research on organizations within a specific industry in order to make recommendations regarding investment strategy. Stays abreast of trends and news within an industry, such as filings, mergers and acquisitions, competitive position, and financial stability of organizations. Being a Securities Analyst requires a bachelor's degree or in a related area. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Securities Analyst typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
CastleOak Securities, L.P. ("CastleOak") is a premier boutique investment bank focused on providing capital markets services to a broad array of corporate, governmental and institutional clients. Headquartered in New York City, the firm specializes in primary and secondary sales and trading of fixed income, equity, and money market securities, as well as financial advisory (including M&A and private placements). Since its founding in 2006, CastleOak has assisted its clients on public offerings totaling over $4 trillion. CastleOak's professionals average 20 years of successful Wall Street experience and ongoing working relationships with some of the largest global corporations.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including:
The Fixed Income Sales & Trading Analyst will join a veteran team that operates in a dynamic sales and trading environment. This person will work closely with trading, sales and operations professionals to assist in the analysis, evaluation, origination, trading and settlement of a wide variety of fixed-income securities including federal agencies, money markets, U.S. Treasuries, corporates, supra national, MBS, ABS and municipals.
The ideal candidate is a professional with desk experience, who has been a sales or trading assistant in Rates, Corporates or Structured Products and is looking to grow into a junior trade or salesperson. However, we will also consider hungry, driven recent graduates who have a passion for the markets and a strong desire to work hard and learn. This person will work directly with senior salespeople and traders to effectively cover institutional clients. This role is best suited for someone interested in pursuing a career within Fixed Income sales or trading, and who wants a front row seat alongside seasoned professionals for a hands-on apprenticeship in learning the business. Our two-year analyst program training is anticipated to lead to a profession level position in either fixed-income sales or fixed-income trading based on candidate's strengths and aptitude.
Essential Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates will be required to make rapid progress toward completion of the FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses if they don't already possess them
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary Expectations:
Base salary is initially expected to be $70,000-80,000, eligible for discretionary bonus. Flexibility will be given for candidates with experience.
Location: Portland, Oregon
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition (including pregnancy and related conditions), physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other characteristic protected by law.