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London - UK

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Were currently looking to hire a Fixed Income Trader to join L&G Asset Management Global Trading and Liquidity Management Team. The role is within the London Fixed Income where youll  specialise in the execution of Corporate Bond & CDS trades as well as general rates products for hedging purposes

This is a full-time office-based role and will require a flexible-working pattern as dictated by business volumes

This is an execution role with a high degree of interaction with portfolio managers and counterparties so excellent stakeholder & relationship management skills are required

What youll be doing:

  • Managing and monitoring the execution of Corporate Bonds CDS and general rates products in line with client legal regulatory and risk management requirements
  • Facilitating primary markets activity including handling orders and allocations
  • Analysing market data to develop trading strategies and optimise counterparty selection incorporating transaction cost analysis to improve outcomes
  • Providing investment teams with up-to-date market commentary daily feedback where needed and advice on traded or open positions
  • Establishing and developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders and counterparties
  • Assisting and collaborating effectively with other members of the Global Trading & Liquidity Management team including teams in Hong Kong and Chicago
  • Partnering with the Trading Research team to analyse process and interpret large trading data sets to enhance execution tools and client outcomes
  • Contributing to process improvements and joint initiatives with stakeholders to refine efficiency automate workflows and add value
  • Supporting general and specific technology initiatives including system upgrades
  • Practising L&G cultural values and behaviours

Qualifications :

Who were looking for:

Qualifications

  • Strong academic background; qualifications or progress towards professional certifications such as CFA/IMC are desirable but not required
  • Relevant Fixed Income trading related experience at a buy-side or sell-side institution

Skills & Knowledge

 

  • Demonstrable experience in the execution of Corporate Bonds & CDS and good understanding of financial instruments and markets including knowledge of market structure and the mechanics of the trading process through to settlement
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills proficiency in Python or other programming languages are desirable but not required
  • Experience in usage of key trading applications such as OMS and Trading platforms
  • Demonstrate robust problem-solving skills and ability to make data driven decisions

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

  • The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
  • At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
  • Competitive family leave
  • Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
  • There are the many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
  • In 2023 some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart


Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

Employment Type

Full-time

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