Hybrid Fixed Income Trading Associate (Rotational)

MFS International Australia Pty Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

MFS Trading Associate Program offers a 3-4 year rotational path within the Global Trading Team in London, designed to immerse associates in trading operations. You will assist in facilitating trades, build relationships with PMs, analysts, traders and sales teams, and develop trading skills while pursuing further study or internal opportunities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with technology and operations teams to improve workflows and achieve best execution, with flexibility for UK/US hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Familiarity with capital markets.
• Experience with Python or another programming language preferred.
• Experience with Pandas a plus.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and analytics platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

• Back up traders across fixed income asset classes, including, but not limited to: emerging markets, FX, rates and credit.
• Develop internal and external relationships with Portfolio Managers, Analysts, Traders and Sales teams.
• Contributes to improvements in how information is sourced, consumed and distributed internally to improve access to liquidity opportunities and to seek best execution.
• Develops trading skills, including negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Works closely with the Systematic Trading Team, Trading Solutions Strategist, Global Technology and Investment Operations teams to incorporate technology and analytics, and improve workflows, for Global Trading.
• Develops analytic and quantitative skills accordingly.

Skills

Python

Pandas

Bloomberg

Capital markets

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

MFS Trading Associate Program offers a 3-4 year rotational path within the Global Trading Team in London, designed to immerse associates in trading operations. You will assist in facilitating trades, build relationships with PMs, analysts, traders and sales teams, and develop trading skills while pursuing further study or internal opportunities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with technology and operations teams to improve workflows and achieve best execution, with flexibility for UK/US hours