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BUSINESS SEGMENT AND
ROLE OVERVIEW
The desk is looking for a strong candidate (Analyst/Associate level) to join the
team in a trading role with a diverse set of responsibilities and room for
growth over time.
The EM SSA Trading desk is involved in the primary issuance and secondary
trading of supranational bonds denominated in EM local currencies. The desk
coordinates with issuers to print new deals, pitches to clients and investors
globally to recycle a large inventory of bonds, and works with the other trading
teams to hedge a broad portfolio of risks.
Products traded include interest rate swaps, cross currency basis swaps, FX,
NDFs and government bonds across Asia, EMEA and Latam markets. The desk has
experienced strong growth over the last few years and is looking to continue
expanding into new areas.
The
ideal candidate is motivated, driven, enthusiastic about financial markets
and eager to learn. We are looking for someone who is proactive, well-organised,
a clear communicator, and able to own a range of tasks and responsibilities
through to conclusion.
Responsibilities:
• Risk management of bond trading positions and associated FX, interest rate
and basis risk
• Support in managing new primary issuances and associated booking,
confirmation, settlement and redemption/maturity processes
• Development of innovative solutions to optimise desk performance and
efficiency
• Trade idea generation and communication to sales, clients and other
stakeholders
Qualifications:
• Quantitative background with a strong working knowledge of interest rate
swaps, cross currency basis swaps, NDFs and FX
• Understanding of the drivers of macroeconomic products and Emerging Markets
• Desire to learn and develop professionally; takes initiative and ownership of
tasks
• Attention to detail, solution-oriented, interest in improving processes and
workflows
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, and ability tailor
communication across a range of internal stakeholders and clients across
regions
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