Senior Fixed Income Trader – The Hague recruitment

Your department and challenge

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Fixed Income Trader. You will be part of the Centralized Trading desk that is responsible for trading all transactions (Equity, Fixed Income, FX and Derivatives) for all the investment strategies of ING IM Europe and employs 13 Traders.

Other Instruments traded on the desk are Futures, IRS, Swaptions, CDS, TRS, ETF’s, (OTC) options, Forwards, FX Swaps. Trading is viewed as an integrated part of the investment process focussing on alpha preservation and generation through optimization of trading performance and generating ideas/advices to investment managers. Consistent with our objective to be a global top-tier asset manager, Traders need to adhere to the highest standards in terms of operational, compliance and risk controls.

Main responsibilities

• Trading a broad range of Fixed Income instruments

• Providing advice/high quality feedback and service to the investment process/ managers

• Proactively introduce trading strategies to maximize returns

• Takes care of an adequate administrative organisation and reporting

Competencies and preferred education

•   Masters’ degree, preferably in finance, economics; DSI registration and additional education is a plus

•   Knowledge and deep understanding of the (derivatives) fixed income market products, pricing and mechanics and proven experience

•   Fluent in English

•  Positive attitude, business ethics, hands on approach and able to manage stress.

•   Required competencies: communication/influencing skills, analytical and client driven.

What we have to offer you

There is more than an average degree of creativity and entrepreneurship needed to build success in your area of expertise, using skills from within as well as the outside. ING challenges her employees, but also gives something in return. Based on education and experience the job scale will be 11-12.

We offer:

• Work with some of the most talented people in your field with the ambition to become a top tier asset manager

• A stimulating, open and informal work environment

• Competitive salary and benefits.

The organisation you will be part of

ING IM provides investment strategies across all major asset classes for the ING Group network, insurance companies and for institutional clients. ING IM combines this with ING Group’s international distribution capabilities to offer integrated financial services solutions globally to all its clients. Visit www.ingim.com for more information.

The Investment business line consists of 180+ investment professionals divided over 13 investment teams and 4 centralized functions: analytics, trading desk, business support, and portfolio implementation.

The experienced and passionate investment professionals are committed to producing exceptional long-term performance and innovative investment solutions for our clients.

Apply now to join our team and build on our ambition to be recognised as a top-tier Senior Fixed Income Trader!

Application contact

Please apply online via the link to ensure a smooth procedure. Note that applications via e-mail will not be considered. For more information regarding the role and/or selection procedure, contact Recruiter Natalia Szymanski via Natalia.Szymanski@ingim.com. Please note that you will work on local conditions and not on an expat contract.

Third party applications are not accepted