VP, Trading (Fixed Income)

Mubadala; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mubadala is seeking a fixed income trader responsible for executing liquidity portfolios and enhancing execution quality through market expertise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in capital markets and extensive experience in trading practices. This role offers a dynamic working environment and excellent growth opportunities alongside competitive pay and hybrid working benefits.

Benefits

Market leading pay and benefits

Performance pay

Hybrid working and wellness benefits

Career growth through learning opportunities

Great working environment with talented colleagues

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a multinational organization.
• Expert-level understanding of capital markets, especially fixed income.
• Familiarity with debt capital market products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a dedicated fixed income trader, focusing on execution of liquidity portfolios.
• Identify market opportunities and collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Credit Analysts.
• Navigate liquidity cycles, leveraging dealer relationships.

Skills

Market expertise

Technical insight

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Actuarial Science or equivalent

Master degree or relevant professional qualification (CFA, ACT, FRM, PRM)

Job description

About Us

Mubadala is a leading global and responsible investor with USD 330 Billion assets under management, five global offices and business investments in 50+ countries. While creating sustainable financial returns, we deliver impact and help find solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.

As a business, we aim to double the size of our portfolio over the next decade. To achieve this, we are seeking talent with corporate experience that can contribute to the organization’s success across local and global offices, including London, Beijing and New York.

Join a team that is at the heart of change and be part of Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification and investment opportunities globally in partnership with some of the world’s largest financial institutions.

Find out more about how you can add value to our business.

Platform Overview:

Group Finance is responsible for the Business Planning, Governance & Reporting of all financial activities across Mubadala in addition specialist teams manage Treasury, Investor Relations and Performance Management, all transactional finance is outsourced to Mubadala BMS.

We ensure that all financial information and activity in Mubadala is accurate and compliant with legislation and industry standards.

What Will You Do

• The role is to serve as a dedicated fixed income trader supporting the execution of liquidity portfolios, with a primary focus on short-duration money market and fixed income instruments.
• In addition to trade execution, the individual is expected to apply deep market expertise and technical insight to enhance execution quality and support investment decision-making, in close collaboration with Portfolio Managers, Credit Analysts, and other stakeholders. All activity should be carried out in line with internal governance and dealing parameters. The role also involves identifying market opportunities, navigating liquidity cycles, and leveraging dealer relationships to inform strategy, while contributing to the continuous development and future readiness of the trading function.
  
  

What Will You Bring

• Bachelor degree in a numerate discipline such as: Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Actuarial Science or equivalent.
• Preferably, a Master degree from an internationally recognised university or a relevant professional qualification such as CFA, ACT, FRM, PRM
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within a multinational organisation.
• Expert-level understanding of global capital markets, with a particular focus on fixed income and money market instruments.
• Deep knowledge of trading practices, market structure, and transacting in fixed income securities across primary and secondary markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and advise cross-functional teams through complex financial transactions and market events.
• Familiarity with debt capital market products at the local, regional, and global level including instruments such as CDs, CPs, FRNs, T-Bills, corporate bonds, and sovereign/quasi-sovereign issuance.
• Strong understanding of financial derivatives and their use in liquidity and risk management.
• Proven ability to negotiate, influence, and communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders, including portfolio managers and financial institutions.
• Strong relationship management skills and a track record of working collaboratively with internal investment teams and external counterparties.
• Understanding of Mubadala Investment Company’s global operations and demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to complex institutional frameworks and multi-geography investment mandates.
  
  

What We Offer You

A superior platform to grow your career including:

• A role that has social and financial impact.
• Great working environment with talented and like-minded colleagues.
• Market leading pay and benefits including performance pay.
• Hybrid working and wellness benefits to help you live your best work and private life.
• Opportunity to grow and develop through learning and experience.
• Excellent work culture enabled by our values of Accountability, Inspiration, Integrity & Partnership.
  
  

Key Indicators

• Location: Abu Dhabi
• Flexible Working: Remote working up to 5 days a month