Senior Corporate Bonds Trader

Description

Our Quantitative Traders are passionate about improving the global economy by facilitating risk transfer and restoring order to prices. At TransMarket Group, you will be called on to work with teammates to eliminate inefficiencies and manage risk in the world’s financial markets. Our Senior Traders benefit from the resources and scale that our group can provide with its strong team and robust capital base to grow their effective trading strategy to the next level. The ideal candidate will have proven success and discipline in their trading strategies, a niche expertise, and excellent risk assessment and management.

Responsibilities

• Utilize expertise in relative value market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, and risk management in the corporate bond space
• Build and maintain quantitative model tools and analytics
• Manage real-time execution of trading systems
• Collaborate with Senior Traders and Junior Traders to contribute to learnings and strategies
• Mentor Junior Traders and promote their learning on the desk

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience trading Corporate Bonds and pertinent industry experience
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Financial Engineering, Statistics, Math, Computer Science or equivalent
• Strong counterparty relationships with the street
• Experience using ECN/ATS’s
• Demonstrated passion for financial markets, finance, and trading
• Deep understanding of finance, math, and statistics
• Attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgments under pressure
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• A strategy that is currently and consistently profitable; we are open to all markets and asset classes, ranging from physical to electronic, in any part of the world

Benefits

We offer one of the most generous profit sharing programs in the industry because we believe our employees should be able to take part in our rapid growth and success. We are proud to offer more world-class benefits for our full-time employees and their families.

Qualifications

• This position requires physical presence and is on-site at our office in Chicago, IL.

Skills

• Expertise in relative value market fundamentals
• Quantitative modeling skills
• Risk management knowledge
• Experience with ECN/ATS’s

Pay

We are committed to competitive compensation packages tailored to each individual’s unique contributions and performance. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The Senior Corporate Bonds Trader position is full-time and requires regular, predictable attendance at our office in Chicago, IL.

Benefits

• Profit sharing program
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Company Culture

At TransMarket Group, we foster an entrepreneurial culture where we work hard, learn constantly, and relentlessly improve our expertise. We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork, and we encourage our employees to take ownership of their work and contribute to the growth of our company.