Fixed Income Trader

Role Overview
We have partnered with a fast-growing investment management firm looking to hire a Fixed Income Trader for their UK Trading Team based in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team on the back of significant expansion following a major acquisition. Reporting to the Head of UK Trading, this role focuses on executing trades across fixed-income securities and working closely with the multi-asset investment team, as well as the credit and LDI teams.

The ideal candidate will have 1–4 years of trading experience, either sell-side or buy-side, with hands-on experience in fixed-income products such as cash bonds, linkers, and swaps. This position offers the chance to contribute to the team's strategic growth while gaining exposure to multi-asset trading within a flat, collaborative environment, in a successful and rapidly growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trades promptly and accurately across a range of markets, with a focus on fixed-income products (cash bonds, linkers, IRS, ILS, and UK nominals).
• Analyse execution outcomes to ensure adherence to Best Execution principles and optimize trading strategies.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with trading counterparties, ensuring access to competitive pricing and liquidity.
• Provide market insights, including price movements, trading volumes, and market sentiment, to Portfolio Managers and the wider Investment Team.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to align trading strategies with investment objectives and improve trading infrastructure.
• Stay updated on financial market regulations and their impact on liquidity, pricing, and trading practices.
• Ensure trades are correctly booked and reconciled in internal systems.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience:

• 1–4 years of trading experience, either sell-side or buy-side.
• Strong understanding of fixed-income products (e.g., cash bonds, swaps, linkers) is essential.
• Exposure to inflation-linked swaps, swaptions, and FX is advantageous but not required.

Skills:

• Proficiency with electronic trading platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Tradeweb).
• Familiarity with execution protocols, including voice and electronic trading methods.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a focus on achieving optimal execution outcomes.

Attributes:

• Team player with a hands-on, collaborative approach and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to thrive in a flat, non-hierarchical team structure.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Passion for financial markets and the ambition to contribute to the team’s growth.

Additional Information:

• Work Environment: Strong preference for candidates comfortable working predominantly onsite alongside the team, with occasional flexibility when needed.
• Career Progression: Opportunity to grow into a multi-asset trading role as the firm continues to expand.

This role represents a unique opportunity to join a successful team within a leading investment firm and contribute to its ambitious growth objectives.