About this role
Responsibilities
Execute trades across credit, rates and FX, including corporate/sovereign bonds, CDX and related derivatives, IRS, local and hard currency bonds, and equities. Manage credit and rates exposures (e.g., Treasury/Bund) to optimise returns within mandates and policies. Source liquidity and execute block trades in primary and secondary credit and fixed income; maintain bank, broker and counterparty relationships. Coordinate with the Singapore desk to support a seamless follow-the-sun trading model. Oversee cash and collateral: minimise unremunerated cash, resolve overdrafts/settlements promptly, and manage liquidity funds and repos. Safeguard fund values, pricing, allocations and restrictions through robust controls; provide cover across desk workflows. Monitor credit spreads, EM equity and EM local currency debt; work with portfolio managers on instrument selection, credit views and curve positioning. Adhere to risk, compliance and regulatory requirements; maintain professional electronic communications. Requirements
5–10 years’ front-office credit trading experience in investment banking or asset management. Strong grounding in emerging markets fixed income, credit instruments and structural features; working knowledge of FX. Candidates with sales backgrounds who are interested in transitioning into trading will also be considered. Knowledge of issuance history, trading practices, counterparties and risk environment across covered countries. High proficiency in Bloomberg and Microsoft Excel/Word; familiarity with Thinkfolio (or similar OMS), TSOX, FXall and MarketAxess. Understanding of portfolio rules, policies and investment restrictions.