Senior European High Yield Credit Trader

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom ING Bank N.V. Full time

ING Bank N.V. is a leading financial institution operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job Specification

Department Overview:

The Global Credit Trading team is responsible for credit trading in Emerging Europe & Asia and European IG & HY and US IG. The team is a market maker in hard currency credit and supports the primary bond activity. Key components of the business include flow trading, credit analysis, pricing, structuring, execution, hedging, electronic/voice trading, and distribution. The team interacts daily with Sales, Research, and DCM/Syndicate.

The operation is centered around facilitating client activity in corporate and sovereign bonds. The team is a market maker in bonds for all the regions we operate in and an active player in credit derivative products.

The team aims to be at the forefront of the ongoing transformation in financial markets, focusing on data analytics and algorithmic trading. Successful candidates will be at the forefront of change, with a burning desire to improve performance through the adoption of technology.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of Role:

The team operates in a high-paced environment and is looking for a candidate to head the 2-member team making markets in European HY. The candidate will work closely with team members and interact regularly with Sales, Research, and Risk Management functions.


Provide liquidity competitively and consistently to Financial Markets clients with the objective of producing stable sustainable revenue.


Provide support to DCM on secondary market liquidity on issuances and pricing & other market information.


Identify opportunities to increase market share and promote ING's Credit Trading franchise.


Understand credit research and form a credit view on issuers.

Career Potential

Each trader will be given training and autonomy straight away and will be offered a development plan to grow in their careers at ING.

Candidate Profile

Qualification/Education


University degree (at least 2:1).

Experience/Knowledge

Essential:


At least 5 years' European High Yield credit trading experience.


Good understanding of CDS products.

Personal Competencies

Essential:


Can do' attitude, positive mindset, adaptability, and resilience.


Clear, concise, and transparent communicator.


Disciplined, customer-focused, and results-driven.


Able to work under pressure and in a high-paced environment.


Accountable for own actions and able to learn from mistakes.

ING's purpose is 'Empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business'. Every ING colleague is given the opportunity to contribute to that vision. We promote independence and foster a collaborative and innovative culture. The Orange Code is our global manifesto for how we stay true to our purpose and our tradition of reinvention and empowerment. It is made up of ING Values (we are honest; we are prudent; we are responsible) and ING Behaviours: (you take it on and make it happen; you help others to be successful; you are always a step ahead)

For us, success will only be achieved if we act with Integrity.

Some companies see diversity as a box to be ticked. We see it as fundamental to our success and we encourage a proper work/life balance. At ING, you will be judged on your performance in line with the Orange Code. And that's a promise.

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