Fixed Income Middle Office Trade Support

Fixed Income Trade Support Professional

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional to join our Fixed Income Trade Support team. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of trade operations across various platforms and client interactions.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Confirmation & Monitoring

Validate and monitor all Fixed Income trades to ensure accurate entry into front-office systems such as Bloomberg TOMS and ION. Confirm trade details with clients to ensure mutual agreement and prevent discrepancies.

Trade Issue Resolution

Proactively identify and resolve trade-related issues to prevent failed settlements and ensure smooth transaction flow.

Repo Trade Coordination

Manage repo trade activity by sourcing bids / offers from traders, tracking credit lines, booking trades, and ensuring timely settlement for multiple clients.

Client Communication & Support

Respond promptly to client inquiries via email, Bloomberg, or phone, ensuring high-quality service and resolution.

Pricing Evaluation Distribution

Coordinate pricing evaluations by collecting client requests, obtaining trader inputs, and delivering evaluations within client deadlines.

Account Onboarding

Facilitate the opening of new client accounts by gathering required documentation and collaborating with Credit, Compliance, and Sales Management to meet AML standards.

Sales Commission Oversight

Investigate and resolve commission-related inquiries from sales personnel to ensure accurate compensation.

Trader Inventory Distribution

Compile and distribute trader inventory reports to clients using internal reporting tools.

Electronic Platform Enablement

Act as liaison for onboarding clients to electronic trading platforms including MarketAxess, Tradeweb, and Bloomberg.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in Fixed Income trade support or related operations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Proficiency in Bloomberg, ION, Helix, and Impact systems
• Bachelor's degree preferred

The expected base salary ranges from $50,000 - $90,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill?, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research.

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO / AA Employer - M / F / Disability / Veteran. We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.