Fixed Income Trader (Analyst)

Job Specification

    Trading fixed income products
    Working with the Unit head to effectively manage proprietary and clients’ accounts portfolios in the fixed income markets in a consistent and risk-controlled manner.
    Providing relevant market information to the Unit Head for the firm’s Investment Committee
    Implementing sector allocation and security selection strategies
    Establishing and maintaining relationships with other traders in the market, clients as well as prospective clients

Qualifications

    Minimum of Second Class Upper Degree from a reputable university
    A Post graduation or professional qualification such as MBA/MSc, CFA, CIS, ACA, ACCA or other relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage
    Minimum of 0 – 1 year relevant work experience on a Fixed Income Trading Desk of a reputable financial institution

General Competencies

    Good experience in trading both bonds and treasury bills
    Generate profitable trade ideas both for the proprietary book and client portfolios
    Have a portable institutional client base
    Highly computer literate, with advanced spreadsheet-based skills
    Ability to work with great accuracy under pressure
    Strong communication skills and an effective team player
    Familiarity with quantitative techniques would be a benefit.
    A strong drive and entrepreneurial skill
    Must demonstrate ability to think outside the box

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