Associate Credit Trader

Associate Credit Trader Location: Greater London, United Kingdom Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Entry level Job function: Finance and Sales About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The Role / Team The Global Trading team maximises the execution alpha within the investment process through market knowledge, trading specialisation, leveraging best‑in‑class execution technology and rigorous execution research and TCA. In this role you will provide execution and order placement services to Man's investment engines. Traders are not permitted to take any investment decisions. As a High Touch Associate Trader you will help manage our discretionary credit and systematic macro strategies and develop a best‑in‑class trading platform for the firm. You will be part of a multi‑asset high touch trading team, with a primary focus on a variety of credit instruments including, but not limited to, Single Name Corp Credit (IG, HY, EM), Cash & CDS, Converts and ABS. Key Responsibilities Primarily help manage our discretionary credit trading strategies by maximising our execution platform and technology, and expanding remit to trading systematic macro strategies. Coordinate the company’s involvement in primary offerings and secondary trading. Liaise and partner with the investment teams on execution strategy implementation. Contribute to improvements across signal development, portfolio construction, risk management and trading. Drive development of our trading platform, infrastructure and technology. Use qualitative and quantitative analysis to improve performance of our discretionary trading strategies. Develop and maintain relationships with our counterparties. Collect market intelligence from sales / traders on news, market moves, flows and liquidity opportunities to keep the investment team informed on market dynamics. Observe internal trading limits and any other restrictions on scope of delegated authority to act on behalf of designation fund/client. Key Skills and Experience 1–2 years of experience trading in a financial institution or relevant credit technical experience. Coding skills in a high‑level programming language such as Python. Knowledge of trading in a variety of credit instruments including Single Name Corp Credit (IG, HY, EM), Cash & CDS, Converts, Loans and ABS. Experience analysing OTC data or Exchange Traded Data. Strong academic record and a degree from a leading university. Hands‑on and positive attitude, adaptability and resilience. Team player, customer‑focused and results‑driven. Attention to detail and disciplined; able to work under pressure and in a high‑paced environment. Intellectually robust with a keen analytic approach to problem solving. Curious, entrepreneurial, and innovative, willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm. Strong interpersonal skills to enable communication across investment management teams and regions; clear, concise, and transparent communicator. Inclusion, Work‑Life Balance and Benefits You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. We offer flexible working arrangements, two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering and a comprehensive benefits package including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long‑term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long‑service leave. Additional benefits may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance, depending on location. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr