Trading Manager - Financial Services

- Buying and selling debt securities such as government and corporate bonds, ensuring best execution practices to achieve optimal prices and minimize transaction costs.

- Providing liquidity by quoting buy and sell prices, maintaining a consistent presence in the market, and managing an inventory of bonds to facilitate trades.

- Monitoring and managing market, credit, and interest rate risks associated with the trading portfolio.

- Implementing hedging strategies using financial derivatives to mitigate potential losses.

- Conducting thorough analysis of market trends, economic indicators, and relevant news to inform trading decisions.

- Collaborating with research analysts to stay updated on macroeconomic conditions and sector performance.

- Building and maintaining relationships with institutional clients such as asset managers and pension funds.

- Offering market insights, trade ideas, and executing orders to meet client investment needs. Assisting the origination team with the pricing, distribution, and allocation of new bond issues.

- Participating in book-building activities and roadshows to promote new securities.

- Ensuring all trading activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

- Maintaining accurate records of transactions and reporting any irregularities or market anomalies.

- Utilizing advanced trading platforms and financial software to execute trades, analyze market data, and manage portfolios efficiently.

- Staying updated with advancements in trading technology.

- Collaborating with operations and back-office teams to ensure smooth trade settlement processes and resolve any discrepancies that may arise