Specialist Derivatives Trader
Working within a dynamic Pan-Asset Global Trading Team, the primary role will be for an experienced Derivative Specialist capable of trading both substantial volume and ticket numbers in Fixed Income derivatives (IRS, TRS, PAS) for a major LDI team within LGIM.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Trading a wide range of Global Rate products, including cash bonds, derivatives, futures and options in compliance with client, legal and regulatory requirements.
- Undertaking market-related research including up-to-date knowledge of all relevant technical, regulatory and compliance issues.
- Monitoring executions to ensure “best execution” at all times, and timely settlement of all trades.
- Developing close working relationship with all fund mangers and understanding their specific requirements/objectives allowing you to be pro-active in adding value to the investment process.
- Encourage the use of alternative execution means to help achieve best execution/ efficiency.
- Assist with on going IT developments incorporating spreadsheet and macros.
- Developing and maintaining good working relationship with counterparties, consistent with the highest standard of professionalism and service.
- Administration and reporting of trades in accordance with company rules and procedures. Adhering to company risk controls and counterparty limits.
- Assist in other markets as required.
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