Associate Director, Credit Trading, GBP Financials | London, UK

HSBC; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an Associate Director in Credit Trading to manage trading risk and engage with clients in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial markets and derivative products. This role includes competitive pay, extensive benefits, and a strong emphasis on inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience and demonstrated understanding of financial markets.
• Proven knowledge of pricing and valuation methodologies in rates products.
• Relevant GBP Financials Credit experience.
• Focus on transparent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Making markets in IG GBP Financials Credit to clients.
• Management of trading book risk within defined limits.
• Generate appropriate returns on risk.
• Maintaining high levels of client engagement.
• Provide timely execution and reporting of trading tickets.

Skills

Understanding of financial markets

Knowledge of derivative trading products

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong decision making skills

Job description

Associate Director, Credit Trading, GBP Financials

Associate Director, Credit Trading, GBP Financials

Associate Director, Credit Trading, GBP Financials

Some careers shine brighter than others.

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

We are currently seeking an Associate Director, Credit Trading, GBP Financials to join the team in London.

In this role you will:

- Making markets in IG GBP Financials Credit to the firm's clients.
- Management of trading book risk within defined limits.
- Generate appropriate return on risk in context of market opportunity.
- Maintain high level of client engagement, providing market colour, views and trade recommendations.
- Maintain appropriate market share for a top tier franchise (7%).
- Provide appropriate support and colour to DCM.
- Assist in the delivery of technical enhancements around pricing and data capture of the business.
- Provides timely and accurate execution of trades for the Bank's targeted clients.
- Effectively maintain risk positions whilst adhering to pre-set risk parameters and help the trading team achieve revenue targets.
- Ensure timely execution and reporting of trading tickets, maintain communication with sales desk and assist in resolving settlement problems, ensure ticket entry completion and provide general trade support as necessary.
- Provide pricing to sales teams and clients that is in line with Bank's policies.
- Ensure all trades are booked into front office primary trading systems in accordance with internal policy and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure all transactions deliver fair outcome for our clients and do not cause disruption to market transparency and/or order, and are in line with HSBC Code of Conduct.

To be successful you should meet the following requirements:

- Experience and demonstrated understanding of financial markets and knowledge of derivative trading products.
- Proven knowledge of pricing and valuation methodologies in rates products.
- Possesses relevant GBP Financials Credit experience.
- Focus on transparent and comprehensive communication with various stakeholders including team members, sales teams and support functions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong analytical skills.
- Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and strong decision making skills.

This role is based in London.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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