AVP, Trader, Global Trading Unit, Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group Fixed Income
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Job Summary
Location:London
Job Function:Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group
Job Type:Permanent
Req ID:17063
Recruiter:Arfan Akhtar
GIC is one of the worlds largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2000 employees across 11 offices around the world we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the worlds industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapores financial future and the communities we invest in worldwide.
Portfolio Execution & Solutions Group
ThePortfolio Execution & Solutions Group (PESG)oversees the endtoend completion and implementation of GICs Total Portfolio.
With teams inSingapore London and NewYork PESG provides a full spectrum of services for the Total Portfolio. These includetrading funding and liquidity management securities lending portfolio rebalancing applied quantitative research and counterparty relationship management. The team also deliverssystematic portfolio solutions and innovation such as portfolio construction techniques and tailrisk management to strengthen total portfolio construction and resilience.
Working closely with other investment teams PESG providestailored execution solutions and advisory leveraging market insights advanced data analytics and technology to ensure investment ideas are implemented with precision to achieve optimal portfolio outcomes.
Through itsintegrated approach PESG ensures GICs Total Portfolio is managed seamlessly and dynamically to support longterm capital allocation risk management and investment resiliency all while keeping GIC agile and well positioned to capture opportunities across market cycles.
Global Trading Unit (GTU)
The Global Trading Unit (GTU) is GICs execution and trading solutions team turning investment ideas into trades across asset classes. As the bridge between investment teams and the market we drive smart execution innovative trading solutions and actionable market intelligence. Powered by our traders technology and deep market connectivity we tradewith precision across global markets delivering best execution for GICs portfolios.
What impact can you make in this role
You will be part of a team that seeks to deliver top-tier trade execution to efficiently manage total portfolio liquidity and to improve asset utilisation for GIC. We are looking for a candidate with good understanding and experience in trading fixed income instruments and their derivatives as well as strong analytical and programming skills; to join the GTU team in London as a Trader that focuses on Fixed Income trading.
What will you do as an AVP
- Partner closely with GICs portfolio managers across the globe to solution for and execute trades during the London time zone across fixed income markets including both cash instruments and derivatives in DM Rates EM Rates IG / HY Credit and Foreign Exchange.
- Harvest and deliver differentiated market intelligence on macro themes to GICs portfolio managers and senior management.
- Work closely with colleagues from the Applied Research Unit (ARU) and Technology Group (TG) to gain insights from trading data in order to continuously sharpen execution and further improve upon GTUs trading technology suite in areas such as automated trading pre- and post-trade checks and market surveillance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with GICs counterparties and liquidity providers via strong interpersonal and communication skills.
What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role
- Relevant years of trading experience in EMEA fixed income markets
- Excellent verbal and written communication with strong negotiation skills; effective in building interpersonal relationships to positively impact business outcomes.
- Affinity to take intra-day and inter-day market timing risks in order to deliver strong execution outcomes.
- Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
- Pleasant dynamic self-motivated and team oriented.
- A passion for exploring and gaining actionable insights from data would be a plus.
Flexibility at GIC
At GIC our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation professional growth and interpersonal connection. At the same time we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.
Work at the Point of Impact
We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-Term Investor. Join our ambitious agile and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas share your views and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence Respect Integrity Merit and Excellence which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.
GIC is a Great Place to Work
At GIC we believe sustainable high performance is driven by high expectations and a commitment to excellence as well as empowerment and flexibility. As such we currently operate under a hybrid model in which most employees spend 4 days in office and 1 day working from home each week. This balance allows us to preserve the office as a hub for ideation professional growth and interpersonal connection while giving our employees the flexibility to do their best work and be their best selves.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
All applicants who qualify for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression socio economic background or disabilities. GIC (Europe) is signed up to the Halo Code and a Disability Confident Employer. Please emailat any point of the application or interview process if adjustments need to be made due to a disability.
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