- Location
- London, London
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Location: London office
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute proprietary trading strategies in EU sovereign credit, including bonds, CDS, and related instruments.
- Monitor market flows, liquidity, and pricing to ensure optimal execution.
- Identify and act on trading opportunities in response to macroeconomic, fiscal, and political developments.
- Develop and implement medium- to long-term EU sovereign credit strategies.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of European macroeconomic indicators, fiscal policies, central bank actions, and political events affecting sovereign credit.
- Manage a proprietary risk portfolio, evaluating credit, duration, and currency exposures with disciplined risk-reward oversight.
- Collaborate with research, risk, and other traders to refine strategies and enhance market insights.
- Build relationships with brokers, counterparties, and research providers to strengthen the firm’s EU sovereign credit franchise.
- Minimum 3 years of trading experience in EU sovereign credit instruments, including bonds and CDS.
- Deep understanding of European sovereign debt markets, macroeconomic factors, and central bank policies.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to translate complex market data into actionable strategies.
- Proven track record of P&L generation and risk management in volatile markets.
- Excellent communication skills; fluent in English, additional EU languages a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; CFA or advanced degree preferred.
Skills
Risk ManagementCFA