Senior Bond Trader

3 weeks ago

City Of London, United Kingdom Selby Jennings Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Bond Trader with a focus on developed markets to join our dynamic trading team at Selby Jennings. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in trading government bonds, interest rate products, and other related fixed-income instruments across developed market economies.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for executing discretionary trading strategies in developed markets, continuously monitoring macroeconomic indicators, monetary policy trends, and market sentiment across major developed economies to identify profitable trading opportunities.

  • Active Trading: Execute high-frequency trading systems and electronic trading platforms to execute trades while minimising transaction costs and optimising risk-adjusted returns.
  • Market Analysis: Continuously monitor global economic trends, central bank policies, and other factors influencing rates markets to develop and pitch trade ideas in government bonds and rates products.
  • Risk Management: Maintain and manage a risk profile in line with the firm's risk tolerance and trading mandates, proactively hedging exposure to interest rate, credit, and liquidity risks using appropriate instruments.
  • Idea Generation: Develop and pitch trade ideas based on fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, collaborating with other portfolio managers, quants, and research teams to enhance trading strategies and share insights.
Key Requirements

To be considered for this role, you should have:

  • 5+ years of proven experience trading developed market bonds and rates products at a hedge fund or investment bank.
  • Demonstrated ability to generate consistent profitability, with a clear record of successful risk management.
  • Strong quantitative, macroeconomic, and financial analysis skills to interpret global economic trends and central bank policies.
  • Experience with high-frequency trading systems and electronic trading platforms.
  • Excellent understanding of risk management techniques, including scenario analysis, stress testing, and VaR.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is £100,000 - £150,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including health insurance, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience trading across both developed and emerging markets, familiarity with algorithmic trading models or quantitative trading strategies, and an existing network of counterparties, brokers, and sell-side contacts within fixed-income and rates markets are advantageous.

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