Distressed Debt/High Yield Specialist

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My client is looking for a Distressed Debt-High Yield Specialist, ideally with experience on a trading desk. This role falls within the prime brokerage team and will be a revenue generating position - involving heavy client interaction and involvement in sales pitches. There is also a technical aspect to this role so having good quantitative skills and an understanding of margin methodology is a must.

The ideal candidate will have trading floor experience with Distressed Debt-High Yield and would come from a Desk Based Risk, Desk based Product control, Trading, Portfolio Management, Front office Quant or similar Prime Brokerage risk background. Experience with-on the buy side is valued but not necessary.

The ideal candidate would have the following background:

• Experience within high yield cash, CDS, convertibles, distressed debt, and others will be highly valued.
• Experience at a prop desk or hedge fund TRADING the above products confidently through a credit cycle including the recent credit crisis will be highly valued.
• Primarily focused on US Markets
• An good understanding and experience with risk management
• Experience with client facing roles and the development of new business

If you feel you fit the above criteria, please send your resume in WORD FORMAT to risk@selbyjennings.com

July 18, 2012 • Posted in: General

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