Junior Associate - Fixed Income

• Great opportunity with boutique Financial Services firm

• Supportive and collaborate office environment

• Permanent Full Time Sydney CBD Role

About Us

FIIG Securities is an Australian based and owned pioneer in the fixed income market with over 25 years’ experience, billions under advice and 6,000 private clients.

With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, our team of 85 employees provide investors with access to our expertise and investment opportunities across the fixed income asset class, delivering consistent and reliable income and capital stability.

We put the client at the centre of everything we do. We’re in the business of creating secure and rewarding financial futures for our clients by providing them with direct access to and ownership of fixed income and easy management of cash deposits.  We have a track record of being a leading arranger of debt financing for Australian corporates.

We are passionate and committed to helping Australians secure their financial future by providing access to the fixed income market.

We are proud to be officially certified as a Great Place To Work®, as validated by our employees.

About Your Role

A Junior Associate supports a team of high performing individuals servicing new and existing private clients seeking private wealth investment and management solutions.  The role also supports Client Acquisition which is a key strategic priority supported by providing an exceptional customer experience.

You will work in a professional and efficient manner supporting your team in delivering Private Wealth Management solutions to FIIG clients including all administrative and client relationship management support and provide a high level of client service particularly to a large Private Client customer base and resolve any client complaints in a prompt and professional manner

Your daily responsibilities will be;

• Provide support as required to other client segments including Institutions, Middle market and Intermediary clients

• Have a strong understanding of credit markets, global macro outlook and the specific products made available by FIIG to its clients

• Use your initiative to support the sales team perform in their roles including using analysis of client data and records from within CRM

• Proficiently utilise all of FIIG’s systems including updating and maintaining client relationship management software (CRM)

• Familiarise yourself with all FIIG Tools to facilitate bond portfolio construction and trade suggestions

• Prepare direct bond portfolios and generate trade/relative value suggestions in accordance with client needs, working closely with other Directors/Associate Directors in providing portfolio construction suggestions and sales notes to clients

• Attend and contribute to regular sales and client meetings

• Support processes between front and back office to ensure sales processes are adhered in in accordance with the National Sales Process

• Look to build your own professional/personal networks working with your team in realising new client acquisition opportunities

Skills / Systems

• High level of written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to engage and interact with clients and key stakeholders at all levels

• Disciplined with excellent attention to detail

• MS Office (excel, word, PowerPoint)

• Experience using a CRM system

• Data streams (Bloomberg (ITRAXX, VIX etc.)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience advantageous but not essential

• RG146 AFMA accreditation

• Degree in Finance or other relevant tertiary qualification (or nearing completion)

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Planning, organising and able to meet deadlines

• Advanced problem solving

• Initiative and independence

• Good team player who enjoys interacting with colleagues and clients

About our Diversity and Inclusion

At FIIG Securities, we foster a supportive environment that values high performance while embracing diversity and inclusion. We understand that work is only part of your life and while our workplace can be demanding at times, we seek to balance the work demands with an element of flexibility.

FIIG is dedicated to supporting our employees' family journeys. To help during this special time, we offer generous maternity and paternity benefits:

• Primary Carer Leave (Paid): 15 weeks of paid leave, plus 20 weeks of government-funded leave at the national minimum wage.

• Secondary Carer Leave (Paid): 4 weeks of paid leave.

• Primary Carer Return to Work Incentive: A $5,000 return-to-work incentive, pro-rated based on your return days.

To Apply

If you are interested in being part of a brand who cares about their clients, please apply with your resume and a short letter of application telling us why you think you are a suitable candidate for this role.

If you are interested in this position and would like to know more before applying, or for a confidential discussion, please contact HR@fiig.com.au