Fixed Income Trader - Global Asset Management Firm

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in London is seeking an experienced Fixed Income Trader to manage trading of a wide range of fixed income assets. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of trading experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a working knowledge of the fixed income markets. This permanent position offers a chance to work on a centralized Trading desk and build relationships with brokers.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years' proven trading experience on the buy-side or sell-side.
• Working knowledge of fixed income markets.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Dealing and hedging all classes of corporate bonds and credit derivatives.
• Gather and communicate information about market sentiment.
• Achieve best execution through analyzing new trading techniques.

Skills

Proven trading experience

Knowledge of fixed income markets

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Overview

Our client, one of the largest asset managers in the world, is looking to hire a Fixed Income Trader. In this role, you will be working on the centralized Trading desk and trading a wide range of Fixed Income assets.

Location: London

Date Posted: 20 September 2019

Category: Investment

Job Type: Permanent

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Responsibilities

1. Dealing and hedging all classes of corporate bonds and credit derivatives
2. Gather and communicate information about market sentiment, trading environment, trading flows, and price changes to Portfolio Managers
3. Achieve best execution through analyzing new trading techniques and liquidity sources
4. Develop good working relationships with brokers to extract maximum benefit for the firm and its clients

The ideal candidate

1. 1-5 years' proven trading experience on the buy-side or sell-side
2. Working knowledge of fixed income markets
3. Excellent attention to detail
4. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills
5. Ability to establish credibility and trust quickly with both clients and colleagues
6. Team player