Derivatives Trader
Aviva Investors is moving through an exciting period of change as we seek to ensure that our business has the best structure possible to produce outstanding results for our clients, and ensure that best practice is adhered to at all times. Part of this change is seeing us build and develop a centralised dealing desk for Fixed Income securities. Although you will focus on Derivatives we will expect you to bring a wide range of knowledge in relation to other Fixed Income securities. As a key member of the Fixed Income Dealing desk your key responsibilities will be as follows:
- To be an integral part of a focused, value added dealing team.
- Specific responsibility for executing more complex derivatives trades, where the underlyings will be primarily fixed interest, but could also be equity, commodities etc.
- Executing hybrid/composite trades involving derivatives and cash instruments.
- To assist in introducing and developing increasingly sophisticated dealing techniques and tools, where appropriate, to ensure dealing best practice is followed.
- To develop a pro-active relationship with all relevant fund managers, to facilitate good two way communication
- To provide market intelligence to portfolio managers
- To add value to Aviva Investors’ clients by dealing in an effective and controlled manner, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met at all times
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:
- FCA approved person
- In-depth knowledge of the derivatives market, including more complex varieties, relevant practices and conventions..
- Ability to trade hybrid/composite trades where a number of different types of trade, cash and derivative, need to be executed at the same time.
- An understanding of portfolio investment processes.
- Knowledge and experience of systems to enhance trading, where appropriate.
- Proficiency in numeric, literacy and communication skills.
- Knowledge of best Compliance/ Regulatory practices.
- MS Excel
- Experienced trader in derivatives market, including more complex varieties.
- Trading experience in cash fixed income market.
- Trading hybrid/composite trades involving two or more legs
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