Asset & Wealth Management - Fixed Income, Money Market Trader - Analyst - London

Goldman Sachs; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm is seeking a trader at the Analyst level in London to support senior traders, execute trades, and analyze market data within the fixed income sector. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience, strong quantitative and analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team to engage in exciting investment opportunities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a fixed income-related role.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support senior traders in executing trades in money market securities.
• Collaborate to identify investment opportunities within money markets.
• Monitor and manage credit, duration, and currency risk in portfolios.

Skills

Collaboration

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

A career with Goldman Sachs Asset & Wealth Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world’s leading asset managers with over $3 trillion* in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients.

Fixed Income & Liquidity Solutions Overview

Fixed Income and Liquidity Solutions, within Public Investing, manages more than $1.7 trillion* in assets for a variety of clients, including private wealth mandates and institutional clients such as insurance companies, pension funds, and endowments. The team has a long history of investing across public fixed income strategies including rates, currency and credit on behalf of our clients. Investment ideas are created through collaboration between portfolio managers, research analysts, and traders.

Role Overview

Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Liquidity Solutions team is seeking a trader at the Analyst level to be based in London.

Responsibilities

• Support senior traders and portfolio managers in sizing, allocating, and executing trades in money market securities. This includes preparing trade orders, monitoring market conditions, and ensuring accurate trade execution.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and senior traders to identify potential investment opportunities within money markets. Assist in analyzing market data, evaluating credit risk, and assessing relative value.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of security selection and relative value strategies under the guidance of senior team members. This includes conducting research, analyzing market trends, and developing trade recommendations.
• Work closely with portfolio managers to monitor and manage credit, duration, and currency risk within portfolios. Assist in analyzing portfolio exposures and identifying potential risks.
• Monitor portfolio rebalancing needs arising from cash flows, client guidelines, and market movements.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our trading tools and analytics by providing feedback, testing new functionalities, and identifying areas for improvement.
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a collaborative global team and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a fixed income-related role.
• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A strong work ethic, a proactive approach to learning, and a commitment to professional development.