Job description

The term Fixed Incomes refers to any investment which yields an agreed or fixed return. Fixed incomes investors are typically looking for long term, low risk investments which allow for financial planning based upon the knowledge of a guaranteed return.

Many fixed incomes investments take the form of bonds. Governments issue bonds to raise finance in the same way that companies issue corporate bonds for financing. Government bonds might typically be seen as a very safe fixed income investment, and for this reason often offer lower interest payments.

Job opportunities in fixed incomes include:

• Fixed Incomes Broker.
• Fixed Incomes Product Controller.
• Fixed Incomes Strategist.
• Fixed Incomes Settlements Clerk.
• Fixed Incomes Trades Team Manager.
• Fixed Incomes Portfolio Analyst.

Qualifications

Whilst many qualified accountants work in fixed incomes roles, many roles do not require specific qualifications. A detailed understanding of financial products and markets, especially bond markets, is essential for success in this sector.

Salary Snapshot

• £60-65,000 per annum for a qualified accountant working as a Fixed Incomes Product Controller in the City of London. (February 2010)

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