Associate Trader Portfolio Management

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Careers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking an Associate for Portfolio Management EMEA. The role primarily involves assisting in the development of local currency financing capacity and managing financial risks under guidance. Ideal candidates will have a passion for financial markets and be eager to contribute to the Bank's initiatives in managing market risks. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the Bank's local currency financing capacity.
• Manage financial risks in designated currencies.
• Help expand the capacity to manage local currency market risks.

Job description

Purpose of Job

The Associate, Portfolio Management EMEA is a junior financial markets person who is responsible under supervision and guidance of the Director or the Associate Director for assisting the development of the Banks local currency financing capacity and the management of financial risks in designated currencies.

In the most developed markets, role will mainly focus on the management of the Banks market and structural risk in FX and interest rates as well as the liquidity and funding exposures, within the constraints of managing a mark-to-market book with P&L targets.

Given the underdeveloped nature of most local currency markets in which the Bank operates, the role goes well beyond managing local currency financial and market risks. Under the guidance of the Director or the Associate Director, the role also involves helping :

• develop further both the internal and external framework to expand the Banks capacity to manage local currency market risks and offer local currency products meeting clients demand.
• provide specialised financial guidance on what loan and bond features the Bank can offer to its clients in each local currency.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The Associate, Portfolio Management EMEA is expected to perform the following duties under supervision and guidance from the Director and...