VP/Director Corporate Credit Trader

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VP/Director of Corporate Credit Trading to enhance their trading capabilities in London. This role offers a remarkable opportunity for an ambitious individual to manage a client flow trading book while collaborating with a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in Credit Trading, particularly in Investment Grade, and will be instrumental in designing long-term trading strategies. Join a successful team and contribute to the growth of a leading European Bank, where your expertise and innovative ideas will be valued and rewarded.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of proven experience in Credit Trading, ideally in Investment Grade.
• Essential knowledge of Corporate Bonds and market operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and build the Credit trading book effectively.
• Evaluate trading risks and develop hedging strategies.

Skills

Credit Trading

Risk Management

Client Facing Skills

Market Making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

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VP/Director Corporate Credit Trader, London

Client: Selby Jennings

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 665ffab0c491

Job Views: 30

Posted: 21.03.2025

Expiry Date: 05.05.2025

Job Description:

Our client is a European Bank who are looking to add to their Trading capabilities. The bank need to add an experienced Trader to help build their Credit Trading desk mainly in Investment Grade, in particular Corporates. The role offers a huge opportunity for an ambitious person with exciting ideas who looking grow within a successful team and manage a client flow trading book.

Key responsibilities of the Credit Trader role include:

• Manage and build the Credit trading book.
• Evaluate the risk involved in Trading activity and make appropriate hedging strategies to mitigate potential losses.
• Work with the wider Trading teams to design and implement long term Trading strategies and grow the institutions offering.
• Contribute to other tasks on desk, including legislation and other ad-hoc tasks.

Key requirements of the Credit Trader role include:

• Proven experience in Credit Trading, Ideally Investment Grade, minimum 6 years. Additional knowledge of HY and Crossover is an added benefit.
• Knowledge of Corporate Bonds and how this market operates is essential.
• Experience in Client facing Sell-Side Market Making.
• Ability and knowledge to effectively manage risk.