ILS Trader - CAT Bonds - Hedge Fund

Selby Jennings; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund in London is looking for an Insurance-Linked Securities Trader to join their team. The ideal candidate will have proven ILS trading experience and a strong focus on CAT Bonds. You will work closely with research and risk teams to develop trading strategies. The role offers competitive compensation and career development opportunities in a high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ILS trading, with a strong focus on CAT Bonds.
• Deep understanding of insurance-linked securities and natural catastrophe risk.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage trades in catastrophe bonds and related ILS instruments.
• Collaborate with research and portfolio management teams.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and market participants.

Skills

ILS trading experience

Quantitative and analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Programming tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

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Our client, a leading global hedge fund is seeking a talented and driven Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) Trader to join its team in London. This is a unique opportunity to work at a leading multi-strat hedge fund, leveraging market expertise to generate alpha in a dynamic and evolving asset class.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and manage trades in catastrophe bonds and related ILS instruments.
• Monitor market developments, pricing trends, and risk metrics across the ILS landscape.
• Collaborate with research, risk, and portfolio management teams to refine trading strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, counterparties, and market participants.
• Contribute to the evolution of proprietary trading models and analytics.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in ILS trading, with a strong focus on CAT Bonds.
• Deep understanding of insurance-linked securities, reinsurance structures, and natural catastrophe risk.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in relevant programming or data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment.

Why Join?

• Be part of a high-performing team within a globally respected investment firm.
• Work on innovative strategies in a niche but growing asset class.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Please apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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