Description
The asset manager seeks an execution trader to work alongside the portfolio manager in positioning trades using Equities, Bonds, Loans, CDS, and Options. This individual will play a pivotal role in the construction of the book and participate directly in its success.
Responsibilities:
· Primary execution responsibilities for dedicated credit book
· Trading equities, bonds, loans, CDS, and options
· Provide trading color on flows, market movers, technicals, etc.
· Understand equity/credit relationships to identify and explain dislocations
· Monitor the market for actionable situations
· Manage sell-side capital markets relationships
· Active collaboration on risk management – factor exposures, and optimal ways to hedge risks
· Sourcing ideas (buy-side network, sell-side, etc.)
Requirements:
· 2-3 years of credit trading experience at a top-tier investment bank, hedge fund, or credit manager
· Ability to source and evaluate short-term trading and longer-term investment opportunities
· Strong trade execution skills and existing sell-side relationships within the corporate credit space
· Strong quantitative skills and understanding of fixed income credit securities, derivatives, portfolio construction, and portfolio management
· Banking/financial sector credit experience preferred
· Nice to have: Understanding of distressed credit, bankruptcy, restructuring, workout
Job Sector
Not specified
Experience
2+ to 5 years
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