Trader, Global Asset Manager, London, Global asset manager, London

Responsibilities

• Execute trades across Equities, FX, IRS, local and hard currency bonds, CDX and related derivatives.
• Manage Treasury/Bund exposures to optimise returns while maintaining mandate and policy compliance.
• Maintain relationships with banks, brokers and trading counterparties; source liquidity and block trades in primary and secondary markets.
• Coordinate with the Singapore desk to ensure a seamless follow-the-sun trading model.
• Minimise unremunerated cash; resolve overdrafts and settlement issues promptly.
• Protect the integrity of fund values, pricing, allocations and restrictions through rigorous attention to detail.
• Adhere to risk, compliance and regulatory requirements; ensure professional electronic communications.
• Provide full backup across routine trading desk tasks and workflows.
• Oversee cash management, including liquidity funds and repos.
• Monitor cash, EM equity and EM local currency debt markets; liaise with portfolio managers on instrument selection and yield curve value.

Requirements

• 2–4 years' front-office experience in investment banking or asset management.
• Exposure to emerging markets fixed income and FX; understanding of credit instruments and structural features.
• Knowledge of covered-country issuance history, trading practices, counterparties and risk environment.
• Track record of sourcing and trading instruments with best execution.
• High proficiency in Bloomberg and Microsoft Excel/Word; familiarity with Thinkfolio (or similar OMS) and TSOX, FXall, MarketAxess.
• Knowledge of portfolio rules, policies and investment restrictions.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.