Fixed Income Trader (Maternity Contract)

GWP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Trading professional in Greater London. This role involves executing trades, conducting market analysis, and supporting Portfolio Managers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in fixed income trading, a relevant degree, and strong analytical skills. The firm offers hybrid working arrangements and a generous benefits package, including health and wellbeing benefits, holiday policies, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Holiday policies

Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits

Paid volunteer time

Professional development support

Complimentary subscription to Headspace

Qualifications

• Experience in fixed income trading with a focus on credit markets.
• Interest in financial markets.
• Knowledge of relevant sector/product/instruments.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades on behalf of Portfolio Managers.
• Conduct analysis of market conditions and credit spreads.
• Support Portfolio Managers with market commentary.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Good time management

Strong work ethic

Education

Degree in business, mathematics, or finance

IMC or CFA qualified

Tools

Bloomberg

Charles River

Job description

Why work for us

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job its about investing in a brighter future together.

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights disciplined investments and world‑class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success and are at the heart of everything we do :

Clients Come First - Always Execution Supersedes Intention Together We Win Diversity Improves Results Truth Builds Trust

If our mission values and purpose align with your own we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

• Execute trades such as corporate credit credit derivatives and bond futures on behalf of Portfolio Managers adhering to Best Execution principles
• Ensure selection of the appropriate execution strategies trading tools and brokers for every order
• Where relevant conduct Transaction Cost Analysis on trading activity
• Conduct analysis of market conditions credit spreads and economic indicators to inform trading decisions
• Maintain knowledge of trends products and regulatory changes impacting credit markets
• Support Portfolio Managers with portfolio construction and risk management through providing market commentary and / or information
• Prepare and present regular reports on trading activities and market conditions to portfolio managers and analysts
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers counterparties and other market participants
• Enhance and support global Janus Henderson Trading team by working on specific projects to help optimise the trading process
• Carry out additional duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses tuition / qualification reimbursement and more
• Maternal / paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• IMC or CFA qualified or equivalent work experience
• Preferably degree educated in business mathematics or finance discipline
• Extensive experience in fixed income trading with a strong focus on credit markets essential
• Interest in financial markets
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make informed decisions in a fast paced environment
• Good time management
• Knowledge of relevant sector / product / instruments for the role
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain core relationships internally with Fund Managers / Analysts and externally with brokers and vendors
• Ability to manage and prioritise risk accordingly cope well under pressure
• Bloomberg and other appropriate trading systems

Nice to have skills

• Charles River experience
• Exposure to the loan market trading
• Ability to code in Python or other relevant language would be advantageous but not pre‑requisite

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II)

• Knowledge of financial markets financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national / regional / global events on markets
• Understanding of issues relating to market abuse and anti-money laundering