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Trader (Block) jobs in Connecticut

Trader (Block) is responsible for the timely buying and selling of block orders. Reviews orders to ensure accuracy, proper record keeping, and conformance to regulations. Being a Trader (Block) evaluates market volatility and ensures clients receive the best rate available. Executes stock orders that consist of at least 10,000 shares or that have a value of $200,000 or more. Additionally, Trader (Block) requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and may require state licensure. Typically reports to a manager. To be a Trader (Block) typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Trader
  • Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
  • Stamford, CT FULL_TIME
  • Trader Job Number: 223743  
     
    As a trader in our capital management group, you’ll provide transactional support to the Chief Investment Officer, Head of Trading, portfolio managers and analysts, working to devise strategies on how to best execute on investment ideas. You’ll lead the trading effort in 1-2 sectors of the fixed income portfolio.
     
    Must-have qualifications
    • Master's degree or higher with at least 3 years of relevant work experience
    • In lieu of a master's degree, bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant work experience
    • At least two years of fixed income trading experience
    Preferred skills
    • Knowledge of fixed income, bond math, yield curve dynamics, accounting, corporate credit analysis, structured bond fundamentals, macro-economics and market regulations
    • Ability to independently conduct fixed income research; analysis may focus on individual securities, sectors or the development of quantitative system analytics
    • Knowledge and understanding to make buy/sell recommendations
    • Strong relationship building skills with ability maintain relationships with dealers and execute trades
    • CFA preferred
    Compensation 
    • $165,000 - $215,000/year depending on position level and experience
    • Gainshare bonus up to 20% - 80% (depending on position level) of your eligible earnings based on company performance and experience
    • Participation in our restricted stock units plan
    Benefits
    • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
    • Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
    • Wellness & mental health programs
    • Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
    • Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
    • Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
    • Career development 
    Equal Opportunity Employer
    Sponsorship for work authorization for foreign national candidates is not available for this position.
    Job: Investment
    Primary Location: United States-Connecticut-Stamford
    Schedule: Full-time
    Employee Status: Regular
    Work From Home: No

    About the Company:
    Progressive Casualty Insurance Company


    At Progressive, our diverse group of more than 33,000 talented professionals come from all walks of life and all fields of business-spanning six large corporate offices and hundreds of smaller claims and legal offices around the country. Whether it's the pride of working for a successful, Fortune 200 Company or the enjoyment of experiencing a unique work environment every single day-you'll soon find out there are a lot of perks to working here. Progressive is a place where innovation and collaboration are a way of life, where hard work is celebrated and rewarded, where you can see what you're truly made of … and love what you do.



    Company Size:
    10,000 employees or more


    Industry:
    Insurance


    Founded:
    1937


    Website:
    http://www.progressive.com


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Block Advisors Tax Advisor
  • H&R Block
  • Avon, CT FULL_TIME
  • At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe i...
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Block Advisors Tax Advisor
  • H&R Block
  • West Hartford, CT FULL_TIME
  • At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe i...
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Block Advisors Tax Advisor
  • H&R Block
  • West Haven, CT FULL_TIME
  • At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe i...
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Block Advisors Tax Advisor
  • H&R Block
  • Cromwell, CT FULL_TIME
  • At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe i...
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Block Advisors Receptionist
  • H&R Block
  • West Hartford, CT FULL_TIME
  • At H&R Block, we believe in the power of people helping people. Our defining Purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients, associates, and communities everywhere. We also believe i...
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Junior Trader
  • DV Trading
  • New York, NY
  • About Us:Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Trader
  • Wambolt & Associates
  • Littleton, CO
  • Our Firm Our wealth management firm employs a multi-advisor approach to provide clients with a high level of tax, estate...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Trader
  • Progressive American Insurance
  • Stamford, CT
  • As a trader in our capital management group, youll provide transactional support to the Chief Investment Officer, Head o...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Trader
  • Citigroup
  • New York, NY
  • Citibank, N.A. seeks a Trader for its New York, New York location. Duties: Financing and hedging, including raising fina...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Experienced Trader
  • Dv Trading
  • Chicago, IL
  • Job Description Job Description About Us :Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of f...
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Equity Trader
  • Apex Capital Holdings, LLC
  • New York, NY
  • About Apex Capital Holdings: Established in 2009 and headquartered in New York, Apex Capital Holdings is a premier multi...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Trader
  • Wambolt & Associates
  • Littleton, CO
  • Our Firm Our wealth management firm employs a multi-advisor approach to provide clients with a high level of tax, estate...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Equity Trader
  • Apex Capital Holdings Llc
  • New York, NY
  • About Apex Capital Holdings: Established in 2009 and headquartered in New York, Apex Capital Holdings is a premier multi...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Connecticut

Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by New York, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode Island. The state capital and fourth largest city is Hartford, and other major cities and towns (by population) include Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, New Britain, Greenwich, and Bristol. Connecticut is slightly larger than the country of Montenegro. There are 169 incorporated towns in Connecticut.The highest peak in Connecticut is Bear Mountain in Salisbury in the northwest corner of the state. The highest point is just east...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Trader (Block) jobs
$74,003 to $82,023

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What does a Trader (Block) do?

Trader (Block) in Wichita, KS
Uses the information solely in relation to the management of their personal funds and not as a trader to the public or for the investment of corporate funds.
January 11, 2020
Trader (Block) in Newark, NJ
You just will! There is no need to drive, and you are never more than a block from someplace to find food.
February 09, 2020
Trader (Block) in Huntsville, AL
In securities markets increasingly dominated by institutions, the big block trading firms like Salomon, Goldman Sachs, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith play a pivotal role.
December 24, 2019