Michael Page Finance
A front-office Fixed Income Trader focused on executing and managing bond positions across government and corporate markets. The role combines trade execution, market analysis, and risk management, with additional exposure to FX for hedging and cross-currency awareness.
Client Details
A UK-regulated commercial bank focused on serving international and diaspora clients, with a growing footprint in retail, SME and property lending. The business blends a relationship-driven model with targeted expansion across real estate finance and deposit mobilisation.
Description
- Trade a range of fixed income products, primarily government and corporate bonds.
- Execute trades across primary and secondary markets, ensuring best execution.
- Manage and monitor interest rate and credit risk exposure across the trading book.
- Provide pricing and liquidity to internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
- Analyse market movements (rates, inflation, central banks) to identify trading opportunities.
- Support treasury activities, including liquidity and balance sheet optimisation.
- Hedge positions using interest rate products (e.g. swaps, futures).
- Maintain working awareness of FX markets to manage cross-currency risk.
- Develop relationships with brokers, dealers, and counterparties.
- Ensure all activity is aligned with regulatory and risk frameworks.
Profile
A successful Fixed Income Trader should have:
- 2+ years of experience in fixed income trading, ideally within a banking environment.
- Strong product knowledge across Government bonds and Corporate bonds.
- Good understanding of Interest rate dynamics, credit risk and bond pricing.
- Working knowledge of FX markets (spot/forwards awareness).
- Strong understanding of market structure and trade execution processes.
- Highly analytical with strong numerical ability.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, risk-taking environment.
- Strong communication and relationship management skills.
Job Offer
- Competitive base salary between £100,000 and £130,000 per year with performance-driven bonus.
- Exposure to rates, credit, and FX within one role.
- Direct front-office trading experience and P&L exposure.
- Opportunity to work in a lean, high-impact environment.
- Strong career progression as the platform expands.
- Collaborative team culture with senior stakeholder access.
- Central London location with strong market connectivity.
If you are a motivated Fixed Income Trader looking to advance your career in the financial services sector, we encourage you to apply today.
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