Asset Management - Investment Grade Trader - Associate

About the role

As an Investment Grade Credit and Rates Trader on the Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (GFICC) Trading Team, you will operate in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with portfolio managers across regions, our global research team, and the broader trading platform. GFICC manages approximately $1T in AUM across the entire fixed income market. You will originate and execute trade ideas, articulate market views, and partner closely with PMs and research to drive investment implementation.

Responsibilities

• Trading both US Investment Grade Credit and US Rates products.
• Support Investment Grade primary market activity.
• Actively generate, evaluate, and implement investment ideas in partnership with PM teams.
• Employ fundamental, technical, and relative valuation analysis to develop differentiated market views and inform portfolio positioning.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and research teams to identify opportunities and contribute to investment decisions.
• Adhere to all internal trading policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Present trade ideas, communicate market flows, and provide color and insights to investment teams.
• Build and maintain broker relationships; participate in broker performance reviews as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fixed income markets and/or financial services.
• Require strong programming skills (Python and/or other languages) and interest in applying AI to increase trading efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to generate investment ideas and contribute to portfolio outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings and market views.
• Proven ability to build and foster relationships internally and externally.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Organized, collaborative professional with meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Advanced technology skills, including proficiency in Tradeweb, Market Axess, Bloomberg, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• CFA designation or progress toward CFA, or other relevant certifications, is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive