Trader

Key Responsibilities:

• Trade Investment Grade, Financials and Emerging Markets with the ability to back up High Yield and Loans.
• Trade hedging tools including credit, equity and interest rate derivatives.
• Manage trade bookings and their life cycle.
• Liaise with counterparties and Back Office.
• Data management of desk analytics. 
• Track and monitor market moves, themes, and technicals for both primary and secondary to provide internal commentary.
• Working with the Investment team – PMs/Research/Strategy - to help continue the successful growth of the business.
• Work closely with the broader teams – Sales, Risk, Compliance – to leverage their relationships, time and expertise in communicating with existing and potential clients
• Ad-hoc duties/projects as required

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Solid understanding of financial markets.
• Relevant investment management/finance industry experience, buy/sell side experience preferred.
• Self–motivated, self- starter and team player, with a strong work ethic, able to integrate and thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment and as part of a global team.
• Analytical and detail orientated with high levels of quantitative skills
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills: presentation, writing and oral.
• Experience of trading platforms such as Bloomberg/Market Axess a plus.
• Experience of  Microsoft Office  
• University degree in Finance/Economics (and/or post graduate finance study) seen as a plus.