Trader

Western Asset

Pasadena, CA, USA
Base: $135,000 - $165,000 py; bonus/equity: discre...
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Fixed income trading experience
Corporate bond market knowledge
Counterparty relationship management
** Western Asset is seeking a Trader for their Investment Grade team in Pasadena, CA, focusing on executing trades and contributing to investment decision-making in fixed-income portfolios. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills, with a collaborative mindset suited to a global asset management environment. **

Job Summary

  • As a Trader supporting Western Asset’s Investment Grade team, you will play a direct role in shaping global fixed‑income portfolios, contributing actively to investment decision‑making.
  • You will partner closely with portfolio managers and research analysts to influence positioning, generate ideas, and optimize portfolio outcomes.
  • Our collegial team culture is a significant asset, enabling us to harness the combined experience and fixed-income acumen of our investment professionals worldwide.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Western Asset is seeking a Trader for their Investment Grade team in Pasadena, CA, focusing on executing trades and contributing to investment decision-making in fixed-income portfolios. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills, with a collaborative mindset suited to a global asset management environment. **

Salary

Base: $135,000 - $165,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages; Benefits: Company-sponsored benefit programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fixed income trading experience
  • Corporate bond market knowledge
  • Counterparty relationship management
  • Trading analytics platforms
  • Bloomberg, Tradeweb, Market Axess
  • Decision making under pressure

Nice-to-have

  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Entrepreneurial approach
  • Desire for personal growth
  • Open, integrated investment platform

Key Requirements

  • 3-5 years fixed income trading experience
  • Undergraduate degree required
  • CFA or MBA preferred
  • Work authorization in the US

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Not specified

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