Fixed Income derivatives /Bond index strategist – New York – Associate recruitment

The team are responsible for delivering fixed income derivatives investment strategies for the purpose of developing tailor made solutions to clients.

This is a senior level position where you will be working with a small team of researchers and acting as the key contact for clients.

You must therefore be extremely client facing and have the experience and ability to develop custom investment strategy solutions for clients.

In order to apply you should have experience and knowledge of :-

-Index Products

- Alpha generation

-Investment and market analysis

-Portfolio benchmarking/performance measurement

- Asset allocation

- index based structured products.

The level of the role is flexible however ideally applicants with be at a maximum of VP level. Direct experience in fixed income portfolio/investment strategy and knowledge of index methodology is desired.

Within this position you will be working on a range of inflation-linked, bond and swaps indices therefore experience of derivatives and alternative investments is key to the performance of the role.

You will be given an excellent opportunity to progress quickly throughout the organisation therefore you must be extremely self motivated and have the ability to work as part of a team environment.  

This is a challenging, complex, fast-paced, high-pressured environment therefore willingness to learn complex business and technology processes and actively contribute to their evolution is essential. You should also have the relevant experience and business maturity to manage projects and interact across the front office business.

All applicants must be proficient in Excel/VBA, have expertise in credit derivatives, bond indices and index methodology and have used this in a client facing position.

You will be joining a highly regarded team with an excellent opportunity to grow and establish this team. This role requires an entrepreneurial individual who is looking to move forward quickly in their current role.  Please apply directly by sending your CV in WORD format to qfm@selbyjennings.com or visit our website at www.selbyjennings.com