The Opportunity:We are actively recruiting for an experienced trader to lead our agencies trading desk. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success combined with well-established industry relationships. We are looking for someone that is ambitious and enthusiastic about implementing new trading ideas, concepts combined with a demonstrated ability to operate within established trading risk parameters.
Responsibilities:- Manage agency trading desk.
- Work directly with salesforce to develop relationships with customers and issuers.
- Trade new issue and secondary notes.
- Understand how to analyze risk and hedge positions.
- Support other areas of Mesirow's Institutional Sales and Trading department.
Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree.
- Series 7 and 63 licensed.
- Ability to manage and grow a business.
- A demonstrated track record of successful trading combined with established relationships.
- A strong commitment to performance, self-motivation and business success.
- The ability to work to strict deadlines under pressure and multitask across analytical, administrative, and research activities in a detail oriented and timely manner.
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to effectively communicate.
- Willingness to learn and apply from direct developmental feedback.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with peers, management, and clients.
