Key Responsibilities:

• Trade Execution:
  • Execute trades in rates and foreign exchange (FX) markets across multiple currencies and instruments, ensuring efficient and accurate order execution.
  • Manage trade orders, including pricing, order placement, and transaction completion, with a focus on minimizing market impact and transaction costs.
  • Monitor market conditions and liquidity, adjusting trading strategies to capture opportunities and manage risks.
• Market Analysis & Insight:
  • Provide real-time market sentiment and trading insights to Portfolio Managers, contributing to the development and adjustment of investment strategies.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of macroeconomic data, central bank policies, geopolitical events, and other factors impacting rates and FX markets.
  • Develop and maintain a strong network of market contacts, including brokers, banks, and other financial institutions, to stay informed of market developments.
• Collaboration with Portfolio Managers:
  • Work closely with Portfolio Managers to understand their objectives and provide input on trade ideas, market trends, and execution strategies.
  • Communicate effectively with Portfolio Managers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of trading activities with the overall investment strategy.
  • Contribute to the development of new trading strategies and products, leveraging market insights and trading expertise.
• Risk Management:
  • Actively manage trading risks, including currency exposure, interest rate risk, and counterparty risk, ensuring all trades comply with the firm's risk management policies.
  • Monitor and manage the desk’s position limits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls.
  • Conduct regular reviews of trading performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements to trading processes and systems.
• Reporting & Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate records of all trades, including transaction details, market conditions, and rationales for execution.
  • Prepare regular reports on trading activity, market conditions, and performance metrics for senior management and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including MiFID II, EMIR, and other applicable trading regulations.
• Technology & Innovation:
  • Utilize trading platforms, analytics tools, and technology to enhance trade execution and market analysis.
  • Stay informed about new trading technologies and tools, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance the trading desk’s capabilities.