Head of Credit Trading

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global bank seeks a strategic Head of Credit Trading to lead and innovate within their Fixed Income business. This role involves managing a high-performing team, executing trading strategies, and collaborating across departments to shape the bank's credit market presence in Europe. Candidates should have extensive experience in credit trading with proven results.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in credit trading at a bank with PnL delivery.
• Strong track record in credit products.
• Ability to influence at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of traders across various credit products.
• Define and execute trading strategies for the firm's objectives.
• Oversee market-making and proprietary trading activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Understanding of global credit markets

Job description

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Our client, a global bank, is looking for a high-performing and strategic Head of Credit Trading to head their growing team. They are committed to further developing their already established Fixed Income business, and thus they are open to meeting talent with a proven track record across any Credit product - Flow or Structured. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing desk, drive innovation in trading strategies, and play a key role in shaping the firm's credit markets presence across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of traders across various credit products.
• Define and execute trading strategies that align with the firm's global objectives and risk appetite.
• Oversee market-making and proprietary trading activities, ensuring optimal risk-adjusted returns.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Structuring, Research, and Risk to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Monitor market developments, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic trends to inform trading decisions.
• Represent the credit trading function in senior leadership discussions and contribute to broader business strategy.

Ideal profile:

• Extensive experience in credit trading at a bank, with a strong track record of PnL delivery.
• Deep understanding of global credit markets.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation, performance and client outcomes.

If you're ready to take the next step in your credit trading career, please apply today.