Fixed Income Desk Head

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Philippine Business Bank seeks a Fixed Income Desk Head to lead trading and portfolio management for government and corporate securities. This on-site role in Makati oversees desk staff, risk controls, and performance reporting while coordinating with treasury and risk teams.

The ideal candidate brings extensive fixed income experience, strong quantitative skills, and in-depth knowledge of Philippine markets and regulations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in trading fixed income securities.
• Solid foundation in finance and investments with market analysis skills.
• Proficiency in fixed-income investing, duration management and risk mitigation.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and risk assessment abilities.
• Knowledge of Philippine financial markets and banking regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business; TCP/SEC certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fixed income trading and investment activities.
• Develop trading strategies aligned with risk limits and profitability targets.
• Monitor market trends and execute trades in government and corporate securities.
• Supervise desk staff and prepare performance reports.
• Collaborate with treasury, risk management and senior leadership.

Skills

Fixed income trading

Finance & investments

Portfolio management

Quantitative analysis

Philippine markets knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

TCP/SEC certifications

Job description

Company Description

Philippine Business Bank (PBB) is a savings bank that focuses on corporate and small and medium enterprise (SME) markets across the Philippines. Established in 1997, the bank offers a broad range of banking services and products including cash management, retail and corporate lending, deposit products, international trade finance, treasury, and trust services. PBB has a strong branch network of 160 locations, strategically positioned in SME-heavy areas such as Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, and Quezon City. The bank also maintains a presence in highly urbanized cities outside Metro Manila, including Cebu, Davao, and Bacolod, providing nationwide reach and opportunities for career growth.

Role Description

The Fixed Income Desk Head is a full-time, on-site role based in Alveo, Makati. This position oversees the bank's fixed income trading and investment activities, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, internal risk limits, and profitability targets. The role involves managing fixed income portfolios, developing trading strategies, monitoring market trends, and executing trades in government and corporate securities. The Fixed Income Desk Head collaborates with treasury, risk management, and senior leadership to optimize returns, support liquidity management, and contribute to product development. Daily responsibilities also include supervising desk staff, preparing performance reports, and maintaining strong relationships with counterparties and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Trading fixed income securities, with strong execution skills and familiarity with trading platforms.
• Solid foundation in Finance and Investments, with the ability to analyze markets, instruments, and economic trends.
• Proficiency in Fixed-Income Investing and Portfolio Management, including duration management, yield curve analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and risk assessment skills, with the ability to interpret financial models and reports.
• Knowledge of Philippine financial markets, banking regulations, and central bank policies.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities, including mentoring and performance oversight.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced certifications (e.g., TCP and SEC) are required.
• Relevant experience in treasury, fixed income, or capital markets, preferably in a banking environment.