VP - Structurer - Credit Derivatives

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a VP - Structurer specializing in Credit Derivatives to join their dynamic team in the City of London. This role offers excellent progression opportunities within a growing franchise. You will be responsible for origination and structuring of complex credit derivative transactions, working closely with corporate clients and financial institutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background, proven experience in delivering profitable solutions, and the ability to negotiate effectively with clients and legal teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in trading or structuring fixed income products.
• FCA certified with necessary licenses and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Originate and structure credit derivative transactions and related products.
• Build pipeline of business and manage execution.

Skills

Credit Derivatives Structuring

Quantitative Analysis

Client Negotiation

Business Development

Fixed Income Products

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantitative Subject

Master's Degree or PhD in Quantitative Subject

Job description

• Well known on the street with a strong existing franchise
• Growing team with excellent progression opportunities

About Our Client

City of London based European Corporate Bank

Job Description

VP - Structurer - Credit Derivatives

1. Origination & structuring of credit derivative transactions, structured repo products, collateral lending, collateral swaps and illiquid assets (syndicated and bilateral loans) and the related hedging instruments.
2. Responsible for building pipeline of business and execution of that pipeline.
3. Primarily focusing on European franchise (and Americas) deriving further business from the Corporate Clients and Financial Institutions segments. Involves travel to meet clients and building internal network to promote the business.
4. Responsibility for internal approvals process for own transactions.
5. Understanding of modelling, quantitative aspects and XVA of credit derivatives, FX and interest rate products.
6. Detailed understanding of Loan (LMA/LSTA/Bilateral), Credit Derivatives (ISDA), Repo (GMRA) and collateral lending (GMLSA) documentation and ability to negotiate with clients, internal legal department and external counsel.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum of 4 years' experience working in trading or structuring of fixed income structured products.
• Should include experience in the structuring or trading of structured credit derivatives and in addition either structured repo or illiquid assets (preferably both).
• Track record in delivering solutions and generating significant revenue on structured credit derivative, structured repo and illiquid asset transactions.
• As an FCA certified person you must maintain all necessary licences, certificates, and qualifications required to perform your role.
• Educated to minimum of degree level in quantitative subject (Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Quantitative Finance etc.), 2:1 level or above plus higher level formal qualification in a quantitative subject (Masters, PHD or professional qualification).

What's on Offer

VP - Structurer - Credit Derivatives

Well known on the street with a strong existing franchise

Growing team with excellent progression opportunities