EMEA Rates, FX and Derivatives Trader

MFS International Australia Pty Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is seeking an experienced EMEA Rates, FX and Derivatives Trader. The role involves executing trades, contributing to trading processes, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates should have 12-15 years of experience in rates and derivatives trading, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. This position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive benefits programs

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12-15 years of rates and derivatives trading or related experience.
• Passion for markets and investments essential.
• Experience with electronic and voice trading practices required.

Responsibilities

• Execute cash and derivatives trades for MFS funds and clients.
• Contribute to cash and multi-asset trading.
• Develop and maintain relationships to deliver responsibilities.

Skills

Rates and derivatives trading

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

Order management systems

Electronic trading platforms

Job description

EMEA Rates, FX and Derivatives Trader page is loaded EMEA Rates, FX and Derivatives Trader Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id MFS-231279

THE ROLE

With a focus on EMEA rates, execute cash and derivatives trades for MFS funds and clients, and contribute to the MFS trading and investment process.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Execute EMEA rates, FX and related derivatives trades as required
• Contribute to EM, other cash and multi-asset trading as part of the London trading team
• Block and tackle execution processes and related communication with the investment team
• Source, filter, develop and distribute relevant economic and market color, as well as trade ideas, to the investment team
• Develop MFS trading capabilities considering evolving market structures, technology platforms, trading protocols and investment capabilities
• Collaborate with and assist functional teams throughout the firm, including operations, compliance, client services and the broader trading team
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships for the purpose of delivering on the above responsibilities
• Follow and support MFS policies and procedures, including best execution, trade allocation and more as required
• Assume additional responsibilities as required

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum of 12-15 years of rates and derivatives trading or related experience
• Passion for and thorough understanding of relevant markets and investments
• Experience with order management systems, electronic trading platforms and traditional voice trading practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset

At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn\'t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

WHAT WE OFFER

At MFS, we view our employees as family - and like you, we want our family happy and healthy. That\'s why we provide competitive benefits programs and family-friendly policies which support the work-life balance needs of our employees.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

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About Us

For almost a century, investors around the world have trusted MFS to achieve their investment goals. Since 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund, collaboration, a long-term focus and skilled active research have fueled our success. As a leading global investment manager, we hire employees who share our values, align with investors who share our long-term philosophy, and always act in the best interest of our clients.

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