Fixed Income Trader at Green Key Resources in Chicago, Illinois

Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

Our client is a credit focused investment management firm 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.

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