Head of Fixed Income

Mako; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mako seeks a Head of Fixed Income in London to lead strategic growth in trading performance. This executive role involves managing trading desks, developing strategies, and ensuring alignment with company goals, all within a collaborative culture that supports innovation and integrity.

Benefits

Flexible leave and hybrid working policies

Private health and dental insurance

Generous pension scheme

Free access to the Mako gym

Employee wellbeing guidance and support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Fixed Income options trading.
• At least 3 years of experience leading and managing traders.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and commitment to improving team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Fixed Income desks, ensuring optimal performance.
• Lead and develop trading teams with clear performance goals.
• Manage risk exposure and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Trading Strategies

Collaboration

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At Mako, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation in pursuit of our collective ambition; excellence in trading. Our diverse community is connected through a commitment to being the best we can be with the highest standards of integrity.

Responsible for the strategic growth of our Fixed Income desk, enhancing trading performance, and bolstering our leadership in the London market. The successful candidate will have direct responsibility for managing both the Long End and Short End desks, alongside the mandate to explore and expand into new FI strategies. As part of the senior management team, you will also play a crucial role in shaping our firm’s broader strategy and ensuring our FI trading activities are aligned with Mako’s goals for innovation and profitability.

The role will be based in London but will also have direct reports in Amsterdam.

What You’ll Be Involved In

Working closely with the Head of Trading, you will be responsible for:

• Desk Management: Oversee the Fixed Income desks, ensuring optimal performance across various asset classes. Provide leadership and guidance to traders and analysts, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Team Leadership & Development: Leading teams of traders, setting clear goals and performance metrics. Offer mentorship, training, and career development opportunities to ensure continuous professional growth within the team.
• Trading Strategies: Refine existing strategies and develop new ones to broaden and increase the group’s revenue.
• Risk Management: Proactively manage risk exposure across all desks, ensuring that trades adhere to the firm’s risk appetite and regulatory guidelines. Monitor real-time risk levels, and work closely with the risk team to identify and mitigate any potential issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including operations, technology, and compliance to ensure the needs of your traders are met. Maintain strong communication channels with other global trading desks to align on market views and strategies.
• Performance Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding trading desk performance, market conditions, and any challenges or opportunities. Leverage data and analytics to track desk profitability and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Technology & Innovation: Stay informed on emerging technologies, market trends, and trading platforms. Lead efforts to incorporate innovative solutions into the trading process, enhancing both efficiency and profitability.
  
  

Role Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Fixed Income (FI) options trading.
• At least 3 years of experience in leading and managing traders, with a proven ability to mentor junior traders effectively.
• A strong intellectual curiosity and a commitment to consistently improving both individual performance and team dynamics in all aspects of trading.
• Committed to an approach which fosters accountability within teams, with a focus on clear communication and collaborative interaction with senior leadership.
  
  

We are Mako

Benefits

At Mako, we are welcoming, inclusive and collaborative. We work fast and smart in a supportive and dress-down environment that allows colleagues to be themselves and achieve great things. We uphold the principles of a flat structure that offers unrivalled engagement with senior leadership and career development opportunities. We have a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible leave and hybrid working policies
• Private health and dental insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Free access to the Mako gym
• Employee wellbeing guidance and support
• Opportunity to become involved in the rewarding work of the Mako Foundation
  
  

About Mako

Mako is a leading options market maker with a global trading footprint. It has been at the forefront of options market making since 1999, from the open outcry trading pits to screen trading and automated algorithmic execution strategies that are driving the future of the industry.

From offices in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Singapore, Sydney, Brisbane and Chengdu, Mako offers the best-in-class liquidity solutions across Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and FX derivatives markets and prides itself in its entrepreneurial, collaborative and philanthropic culture.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] and we will arrange this.

For further information on the Mako Group please refer to our website: www.mako.com.

Mako does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruiters or search firms and will not pay any fees to such firms without a signed agreement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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