Head, Fixed Income Trading
3 days ago
Our Culture and Values:
Our mission at Obsidian Achernar is to make the impossible possible in order to pursue and guarantee excellence. We encourage innovation and capitalize on continuous learning to accelerate our growth. Our culture is based on the active pursuit of knowledge and its dissemination, the development and maintenance of high-caliber relationships, and an unwavering dedication to transparency and integrity in all of our endeavours. We pride ourselves on being prompt, trustworthy, efficient, and competitive, ensuring we remain the first choice for our clients. We provide value by leaving a lasting legacy through treating our clients kindly, fairly, and with respect. We approach all we do with an elite mentality, believing that we have a part to play in the economic development and progress of Africa. Join us in contributing to and shaping the African economy.
Job Overview:
The Head, Fixed Income Trading will be responsible for leading our fixed income trading team. This role is pivotal in shaping our global fixed-income trading strategies, managing a diverse portfolio, and driving performance while mitigating risk. The candidate will possess deep market knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in trading fixed income securities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of fixed-income traders.
- Develop and implement trading strategies aligned with the firm’s investment goals.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance trading environment.
- Trading Strategy & Execution:
- Design and execute trading strategies for various fixed income instruments, including government and corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and interest rate derivatives.
- Monitor market trends, economic indicators, and geopolitical events to make informed trading decisions.
- Ensure optimal execution of trades while managing transaction costs and slippage.
- Portfolio Management:
- Oversee the fixed-income portfolio, including risk management and performance evaluation.
- Adjust portfolio allocations based on market conditions, investment outlook, and client needs.
- Analyze and report on portfolio performance, including returns, risk metrics, and attribution analysis.
- Risk Management:
- Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with fixed income trading activities.
- Implement and adhere to risk management frameworks, including stress testing and scenario analysis.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with other departments, including research, sales, and risk management, to align trading activities with overall firm strategy.
- Communicate trading strategies, performance, and market insights to senior management and stakeholders.
- Innovation & Improvement:
- Stay abreast of market developments, new trading technologies, and regulatory changes.
- Drive innovation in trading processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Continuously assess and improve trading strategies and processes.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is a plus.
- Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in fixed-income trading, with a proven track record of success.
- Previous experience in a leadership role, managing a team of traders.
- Deep understanding of fixed income markets, instruments, and trading strategies.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Proficiency in trading platforms, financial modeling, and risk management tools.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attributes:
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong decision-making abilities and resilience under pressure.
- Proactive and strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement.
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