Our client is a credit focused investment management firm based in Chicago with approximately $5 billion AUM. It is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Primary Responsibilities:
Execute orders across a variety of financial instruments, including bonds, bank loans, structured credit products (CLOs, MBS, etc.), credit default swaps, and equities, utilizing the firm's optimization tools.
Monitor portfolio positions and key risk metrics, ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives.
Conduct detailed analysis of trade execution, focusing on transaction cost analysis to optimize execution and minimize costs.
Validate data accuracy by reviewing and challenging both input and output data.
Ensure all trading activities comply with best execution standards and relevant policies.
Gather market insights from dealers and share them with the Risk Management and Research Teams.
Qualifications:
Experience: 2-4 years of experience trading a wide range of fixed income instruments, including bonds, loans, interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, structured products (CLOs, MBS, etc.), and equities in buy-side or sell-side environments.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of best execution practices and established relationships with fixed-income dealers.
Risk Metrics: Solid understanding of key risk metrics, especially in relation to interest rates and credit.
Accuracy: High attention to detail and precision in executing trades.
Market Exposure: Experience in either developed or emerging markets is highly valued, with a preference for those knowledgeable in both.