Public Credit Trader: Market Insights & Execution Leader

Just Group Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Greater London is seeking a trader to lead on Public Credit assets. The role focuses on ensuring risk-controlled trading, building relationships with counterparties, and providing insights on market trends. Ideal candidates will have over four years of trading experience in fixed income, especially IG credit, with strong skills in evaluating market trends and risks. A competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and opportunities for career progression are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Generous bonus scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of relevant experience in a bank/insurance company/asset manager.
• Experience trading fixed income: preferably IG credit +4yrs trading.

Responsibilities

• Originate and review liquid and illiquid Public Credit assets.
• Ensure best execution trading is done in a risk-controlled manner.
• Build strong relationships with bank/broker counterparties.
• Gather market intel on technicals across supply and demand.
• Form views on near term spread moves.
• Monitor spread changes on existing portfolio.

Skills

Evaluating market trends

Understanding and evaluating risks

Sourcing liquidity in credit markets

Education

Relevant experience in bank/insurance/asset management

Experience trading fixed income, preferably IG credit

Job description

A prominent financial services company in Greater London is seeking a trader to lead on Public Credit assets. The role focuses on ensuring risk-controlled trading, building relationships with counterparties, and providing insights on market trends. Ideal candidates will have over four years of trading experience in fixed income, especially IG credit, with strong skills in evaluating market trends and risks. A competitive salary, a bonus scheme, and opportunities for career progression are included.