Associate, Short Term Trader

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong trading and/or portfolio management background, broadly including corporate bonds, US and non-US Agency/Supranational securities, and asset-backed securities. Understanding of short-term risk markets, operational fundamentals, and theoretical portfolio construction capabilities as well as a solid macroeconomic foundation are essential.
• Understanding of collateral/repo trading, with potential to manage aspects of daily trading of US Treasury and Credit/Structured Product Funding Book an added consideration.
• Initial responsibilities will be focused on managing daily trading of liquidity/short-dated assets for portfolios, but will evolve to support portfolio construction and product development.
• Assist with cash management and short-duration mandate optimization efforts, as well as a global cash optimization efficiency.
• Generate alpha-adding ideas in real time across multiple products.
• POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree is a significant advantage.
• Strong academic credentials and a track record of achievement.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of fixed income products, particularly liquidity products and short-dated credit opportunities.
• Proven ability to generate innovative ideas and strategies to enhance portfolio returns while mitigating risk.
• Extensive experience with both operational processes and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a liaison between different teams.
• Experience from either the sell-side, buy-side, or both is preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to identify interconnected market opportunities and devise strategies to capitalize on them.
• Solid understanding of macroeconomics and the factors influencing economic trends.
• Collaborative approach to working across the organization.
• Exceptional communication skills, both within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Ambitious, competitive, and possesses a strong work ethic.
• Balances strong convictions with a low-ego approach.
• Maintains composure and objectivity during periods of market volatility, whether optimistic or pessimistic.