North America Credit Trading acts as a market maker in corporate credit products to the largest asset manager and investor clients.
Job Summary:
As an analyst in the Product Specialist team, you will be responsible with the day-to-day monitoring and analysis of all products we are responsible for, including but not limited to; corporate bonds, credit default swaps, credit indices, index options, and loans.
Job Responsibilities:
- The position requires expertise in all stages of a trade life cycle:
- Pre-trade: Anticipating settlement bottlenecks, working with clients on any concerns, understanding balance sheet and capital costs, knowing optimal modelling and feeding processes
- Execution: Insuring risk and P/L are correctly captured on T, partners in other groups (Compliance, Market Risk, Product Control) are alerted to any potential concerns
- Post-Trade: Monitoring of positions, client/issuer data analysis, regulatory reviews of positions, any settlement concerns/queries
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- At least 1-4 years of experience in Markets, Risk, and/or Trade Support. Series 7 & 63 required (can apply without exams)
- Creative problem solver with ability to perform well under pressure
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Clear, logical thinker with strong qualitative abilities
- Strong team player that Is detail oriented with a highly disciplined approach to process and quality control
- Effective communication skills to interact with internal partners and clients
- Strong understanding of Excel and deep knowledge of Bloomberg a plus