Credit Bond Trader recruitment

Our client is a leader in their field with a first class reputation built on innovative product development and cutting edge risk mitigation techniques. The Centralised Dealing function has recently integrated Credit Trading into the central desk. This is an evolving area for the trading desk and over time the successful individual will be responsible for influencing this integral part of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be required to source new issue and secondary bonds for investment: execute trades with oversight from senior traders

• Develop knowledge of the firms portfolios, parameters and existing holding. Using the knowledge to make decisions and recommendations to best fit needs

• Work with Senior Traders and research staff to develop a trading strategy for existing holdings as well as new investment

• Follow market movements, the economy, the broader markets and regulatory environment to develop and maintain opinions on relative value, views on credit trends and market outlook

• Assist Senior Traders in other asset classes as needed to develop ability to back other traders

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will have experience within a trading, credit or portfolio management capacity with working knowledge of Fixed Income products and Corporate Bonds. Strong communication skills along with enthusiasm to help evolve the trading platform is required to be a success in this role.