Fixed Income Credit Sales (Analyst or Associate)

ING; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to join their Financial Markets Sales team. This exciting role involves engaging with institutional investors, focusing on High Yield and Credit distribution. You will develop and maintain key relationships, proactively mapping your client base while collaborating with various teams to deliver exceptional value. The organization promotes a culture of diversity, integrity, and work/life balance, making it an ideal environment for those looking to grow in their careers while making a significant impact in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in financial markets sales.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and theories.

Responsibilities

• Focus on High Yield and Credit distribution to UK institutional investors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Tier 1 clients.

Skills

Financial Markets Sales Experience

Understanding of Financial Markets

Interest in Financial Markets and Investments

Fixed Income Sales Experience

Education

BSc or MSc or equivalent degree

Job description

ING is a flexible, family-friendly organization operating a hybrid working pattern.

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in Financial Markets?

Do you have at least 1 year of experience working in Financial Markets Sales?

Will you thrive in a fast-paced, busy, high-pressure environment?

Candidate Profile

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• 1 - 3 years of financial markets sales experience
• Understanding of financial markets and relevant academic theories
• Proven personal interest in financial markets and investments

Desirable:

• Fixed income sales experience, particularly high yield sales

Qualification/Education

Essential:

• BSc or MSc or equivalent degree

Department Overview:

The ING UK Fixed Income Sales Team covers UK, Swiss, and MENA institutional investors for SSA/IG/EM/HY credit products, as well as European Tier 1 investors for EM/HY credit products. Clients include (global) Asset Managers, Insurers, Pension Funds, Hedge Funds, Private Banks, and other credit investors.

Products and services include cash bonds (primary/secondary), research, private placements, loans held for trading, credit derivatives, and structured credit products.

This team is part of a Global Financial Markets Sales organization with over 300 colleagues worldwide, working closely with DCM, syndicate, trading, research, and other units to deliver value to clients and the organization.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Focus on High Yield and Credit distribution to UK institutional investors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Tier 1 real money and hedge fund clients, acting as a backup for other team members covering EM/IG/HY clients.
• Map out your client base proactively and engage across the ING value chain, including Issuance, Trading, eSales, and Research.
• Lead efforts to build and institutionalize relationships by introducing key ING colleagues and delivering value to clients and internal stakeholders.

Personal Competencies:

• Proactive and positive mindset
• Team player
• Prioritize team interests over personal gains
• Effective time and stress management
• Adaptability
• Good communication skills

ING’s purpose is ‘Empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business’. We promote self-reliance, collaboration, and innovation. Our values include honesty, prudence, and responsibility. Our behaviors emphasize taking initiative, helping others succeed, and being proactive.

We believe success is achieved through integrity.

At ING, diversity is fundamental, and we support work/life balance. Performance is judged based on alignment with our values and behaviors, not demographics.

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