Investment Grade Credit Fixed Income Trader recruitment
Position Description:
The Company
Wellington Management Company, LLP is one of the world's largest investment management firms. The company is headquartered in Boston with nine affiliate offices in the United States and around the world. With approximately $676 billion in assets under management, Wellington Management Company, LLP manages US, international and global equity, fixed income and multi-asset portfolios for institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in 40 countries.
The Position
We are currently seeking an Investment Grade Credit Trader. The position will be based in our Boston office, report to the Manager of US Fixed Income Trading and be primarily focused on trading in our Investment Grade Credit cash and derivative book of business.
Principal responsibilities will include:
• Executing fixed income transactions for all relevant accounts under management, with an emphasis on Investment Grade Credit;
• Gathering and disseminating market and sector information to appropriate investment personnel;
• Performing market and security analysis;
• Studying the marketplace for tactical opportunities and generating trading ideas consistent with investment strategies.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
• A minimum of 5-7 years of Investment Grade Trading experience;
• The ability to demonstrate strong quantitative, analytical and technology skills;
• Undergraduate degree is required with progress or completion towards a post graduate degree and/or CFA a plus;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to be accurate under tight time constraints in a high-pressure environment;
• Ability to work in a team environment.