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The Taxable Fixed Income Team is seeking a Senior Investment Grade Corporate Trader to facilitate the purchases and sells of Fixed Income securities in the name of and on behalf of clients. While working independently with limited supervision, this job also receives and executes orders for the purchase and sale of securities on electronic execution venues and in the Over the Counter (OTC) market, including Marco Products.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

+ Develops and Executes trades in IG Corporates & Macro products.

+ Maintains and increases trading with existing accounts and proactively prospects new trading clients.

+ Identifies opportunities to improve on investment returns with existing and new customers.

+ Possesses strong trading acumen, deep relative value, and fundamental credit skills.

+ Serves as a brand ambassador for Nuveen, Global Fixed Income & Trading.

+ Monitors market movements and the trading environment, including technical dynamics.

+ Controls trading costs.

+ Engages in broker-to-client communications, business development and relationship management.

+ Adheres to impeccable protocols and seeks to achieve Best Execution.

+ Ensures that all trading processes and documents comply with standard policies and procedures.

+ Along with current teammates, mentors and engages with future junior team members where appropriate and as required.

+ Remains aware and diligent with respect to all Firm compliance requirements.

+ Basic Knowledge of Preferred & Capital Securities is a plus.

Educational Requirements

+ Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

+ 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

+ CFA preferred

Physical Requirements

+ Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

7IC

Sr. Director Role

Related Skills

Algorithmic Trading, Asset Class Expertise, Bond Mathematics, Business Process Improvement, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Consultative Communication, Data Engineering/Analytics, Digital Savviness, Financial Markets, Financial Risk Management, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Trading Best Execution, Trading Strategies

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-01-30

Base Pay Range: $160,000/yr - $224,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

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