EMEA Rates, FX and Derivatives Trader

MFS Investment Management; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a seasoned trader to execute EMEA rates, FX, and derivatives trades for their clients. The role involves collaboration with various teams, providing economic insights, and maintaining market relationships. We're looking for a candidate with substantial trading experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits programs

Family-friendly policies

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of rates and derivatives trading experience.
• Understanding of relevant markets and investments.
• Experience with electronic trading and voice trading practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute EMEA rates, FX, and related derivatives trades.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with MFS policies on best execution and trade allocation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Entrepreneurial mindset

Teamwork

Tools

Order management systems

Electronic trading platforms

Job description

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

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

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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 .

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email [e-mail] for assistance.

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