Charles Schwab

Fixed Income Trader- Treasury Team

Charles Schwab • $90K — $130K *
Jersey City, NJ 07305In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Series 7 and 63/66 licenses required or to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
  • Strong understanding of the U.S. Treasury market and securities.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills for clear, timely updates and escalations.
  • Skill in building effective relationships with traders and market participants.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily trading of U.S. Treasury products including Bills, Notes, and Bonds.
  • Execute client trades while adhering to best execution standards.
  • Assist with pricing and liquidity sourcing on trading platforms.
  • Monitor market levels and risk exposure for informed trading decisions.
  • Analyze real-time data to guide trade execution.
  • Communicate market insights and updates to senior traders and partners.
  • Contribute to trading platform and operational enhancements.

Benefits

  • Collaborative, high-accountability trading environment.
  • Opportunity to build specialized expertise in fixed income.
  • Access to experienced traders for knowledge sharing.
  • Engagement with multiple internal and external teams for broad exposure.
  • Involvement in enhancing trading platforms and operational controls.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

 

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location.

  • New Jersey: 30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

 

The Treasury Trading team delivers market expertise, liquidity access, and execution support across fixed income products. As a Fixed Income Trader on the Treasury desk, you’ll support daily trading activity across U.S. Treasury products, partner with experienced traders, and help provide timely market insight and execution quality for clients and business partners. This is an opportunity to build specialized fixed income expertise in a collaborative, high-accountability trading environment where sound judgment, analytical thinking, risk awareness, and clear communication drive shared success.

 

In this role, you will help the team deliver that support by:

  • Support daily U.S. Treasury trading activity across Bills, Notes, Bonds, TIPS, STRIPS, and Floating Rate Notes.
  • Execute client trades on both an agency and principal basis while upholding best execution standards.
  • Assist with pricing, live bid/offer markets, liquidity sourcing, and trade inquiry flow across Schwab’s fixed income platforms.
  • Monitor market levels, pricing, inventory, and risk exposure to support sound trading decisions throughout the day.
  • Analyze real-time market data and news flow to help inform trade execution and support sound trading decisions.
  • Communicate timely market color, trade updates, and issue escalations with senior traders, Sales & Service partners, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Product teams.
  • Contribute to trading platform enhancements, reporting improvements, operational controls, and adherence to desk procedures, firm policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
What you have

Your background may include fixed income trading, portfolio management, sales, operations, risk, or another financial markets function. What matters most is how you apply fixed income knowledge, trade execution discipline, risk awareness, analytical thinking, and communication to support clients and contribute to the U.S. Treasury fixed income trading team.

 

Required qualifications:

  • Series 7 and 63/66 licenses are required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire as a condition of employment.
  • Strong understanding of the U.S. Treasury market and U.S. Treasury securities.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to ask thoughtful questions, escalate issues appropriately and communicate clearly under time-sensitive conditions.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with senior traders, internal business partners and external market participants.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 1–2 years of fixed income trading, portfolio management, or related financial markets experience preferred; candidates with transferable analytical, risk, operations, or sales experience are also encouraged to apply.
  • Working knowledge of fixed income risk concepts, including duration, interest-rate sensitivity, convexity and yield curve dynamics.
  • Experience working with Bloomberg, including functions and tools such as FIT, ALLQ, TOMS and/or other fixed income analytics.
  • Familiarity with additional U.S. interest rate products, including Agency MBS and Agency/GSE securities.
  • Experience working with ATSs (Alternative Trading Systems) and other electronic trading platforms.
  • Genuine interest in financial markets, intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously build expertise in fixed income products and trading.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, AI-assisted development tools, and workflow automation.

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

 

About Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a full range of securities, brokerage, banking, money management, financial advisory, investor, and retirement plan services. It operates in four main divisions; investing, wealth management, banking, and trading. Charles Schwab provides a full-service brokerage platform that serves individual investors who invest on their own or through a workplace-sponsored retirement or equity plan, as well as banking through Schwab Bank. The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Charles Schwab Careers

Join the vibrant team at Charles Schwab, a leader in global finance, where your career is propelled by innovation, leadership, and a commitment to diversity and professional growth. At Charles Schwab, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for you to make a significant impact on the industry and our clients' lives.

Work You’ll Do

At Charles Schwab, we are dedicated to helping our clients manage their financial futures. Being part of our team means you'll work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in the financial services industry. Our culture thrives on teamwork, integrity, and relentless dedication to our clients. Whether you're looking for a position in financial consulting, technology, or administrative support, Charles Schwab offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will be honed and your achievements recognized.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead through innovation. Charles Schwab’s commitment to technology and innovation is fundamental to our service delivery. By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of developing new solutions that redefine the future of finance. Your leadership can guide significant projects that impact our company and the industry.

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Charles Schwab believes in fostering the growth of its employees. Whether through professional development programs, diversity training, or leadership workshops, we ensure that our team members receive the support and training they need to advance their careers. With a variety of career paths available, your job at Schwab can evolve with your interests and expertise.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Start your professional journey with Charles Schwab through our internship programs or full-time employment opportunities. We seek individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to drive change. A career at Schwab is not just about having a job; it's about building a lasting relationship with a company that values your potential.

Benefits and Culture

Charles Schwab is renowned for its employee-friendly culture. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. From competitive salaries and bonuses to health insurance and retirement plans, Schwab ensures that your career is as rewarding as it is enriching.

Networking and Professional Development

Expand your professional network and enhance your skills through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and training sessions. At Charles Schwab, we believe in leveraging collective expertise to foster learning and innovation. Engage with leaders, gain insights from experienced professionals, and build relationships that will aid your career trajectory.

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Learn more about Charles Schwab
Size
34,200 employees
Market Cap
$151.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$3.2 billion
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$12.1 billion
NASDAQ
SCHW
* Ladders Estimates

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