Structured Credit Trader

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a proactive Structured Credit Trader at the Assistant Vice President level. The successful candidate will focus on trading, pricing, and risk management of secured financing transactions, while developing innovative investment products. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of structured credit markets, and excellent communication abilities to collaborate with internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in structured credit trading or related roles.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and trading tools.
• Strong understanding of structured credit markets.

Responsibilities

• Price, execute and manage secured financing transactions.
• Develop and enhance investment products using structured credit instruments.
• Analyze market trends to identify investment strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

University degree in Corporate Finance, Financial Markets or Economics

Tools

Financial modeling tools

Trading tools

Job description

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We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Structured Credit Trader at the Assistant Vice President (AVP) level to join our SSI team in London. The successful candidate will focus on the trading, pricing and risk management of secured financing transactions for the benefits of internal and external clients along with the development of innovative investment products, leveraging deep expertise in structured credit markets and financial engineering.

Key activities

• Price, execute and manage secured financing transactions across structured credit markets, ensuring adherence to risk management guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and enhance investment products, utilizing structured credit instruments to meet client needs and market demands.
• Analyze market trends and opportunities within structured credit to identify investment strategies and trading solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, structuring, risk management, and research, to ensure effective implementation of strategies.
• Utilize quantitative and financial modeling techniques to support structured credit trading activities and product development.
• Monitor portfolio performance, conduct risk assessments, and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and market developments affecting structured credit and secured financing transactions.

Formal education

University degree or similar with a focus either on Corporate Finance, Financial Markets or Economics

Specialist knowledge

• Experience in structured credit trading or related roles, with expertise in secured financing transactions and structured credit products.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and the use of trading tools.
• Deep understanding of structured credit markets and financial instruments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative investment products and trading strategies.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.