Trading Associate

MFS International Australia Pty Ltd; Greater London; On-site; 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

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

At MFS Trading Associate Program is designed to allow associates to become fully immersed in Global Trading Team. The Trading Associate will assist the Global Trading Team in facilitating trades and improving the operational ease of trading, while developing trading skills and relationships. The Trading Associate will primarily focus on fixed income markets. The Trading Associate Program is designed to be a 3 - 4 year program, where incumbents generally will pursue graduate school or another opportunity inside or outside of MFS at the end of their term.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Through a rotational program the Trading Associate will back up traders across a diverse range of 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. Works closely with the Trading Assistants to improve efficiencies and scale across the teams, including assisting with training and development of the Trading Assistants, and with front-to-back processing of trades. Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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. Ability to interact effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Ability to multi-task and prioritize job responsibilities accordingly. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including listening. Flexible and team oriented. Is a self starter, and can work independently or collaboratively with a team. Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings, as well as travel to attend internal and external meetings. Ability to cover either UK or US hours as required. #LI-HYBRID

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