Director, Fixed Income Trading

Fifth Third Bank

Executive Director overseeing trading strategy, risk management, and revenue generation in fixed income at Fifth Third Bank. Collaborating with teams and clients to drive profitability and market solutions.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing trading strategy, risk management, and revenue generation across a designated asset class
Setting Trading Strategy for the asset class, aligning execution with market conditions, client objectives, and departmental revenue goals
Monitoring Risk and Positions across the trading desk
Leading and Developing Talent by mentoring junior traders
Collaborating with Internal Partners including Compliance, Risk Management, and senior leadership
Executing Trades in support of Institutional and Retail Sales representatives
Generating Revenue Ideas by delivering actionable trade recommendations and market insights to Sales teams
Maintaining Broker Relationships with national and regional dealers to enhance liquidity and market access
Ensuring Regulatory Compliance through timely reporting and adherence to all applicable regulations
Providing Product Expertise via formal training sessions and daily collaboration with Sales teams
Representing Fifth Third as a thought leader in fixed income markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
12 years of experience in Banking, Investment Banking, M&A, or Capital Markets
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to obtain within company policy)
Series 24 preferred
Professional proficiency from 10 years of relevant work or internship experience in finance, accounting, or a related field
Deep expertise in fixed income instruments, market dynamics, and trading strategies
Advanced proficiency in Bloomberg and trade processing systems
Strong risk management and regulatory compliance knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Differentiated compensation offerings
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Trading StrategyRisk ManagementRevenue GenerationMarket DynamicsTrade ExecutionRegulatory ComplianceProduct ExpertiseTrade Processing SystemsFinancial AnalysisMentoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunicationMentoringThought Leadership

Certifications

Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)Series 7Series 63Series 24 (Preferred)