IG Corporate Bond Trader
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Requirements
Description and Requirements
Job Location: Philadelphia, PA (in office)
Job Description: Fixed Income Credit Trader Investment Grade
The role is a key position as it relates to the trade execution and alignment to portfolio management teams for total return strategies / client-based portfolios and General account strategies within MIM.
Key Responsibilities
Execution of trades across multiple sectors and portfolio strategies aligned with internal trading process and best execution policy Manage the order / allocation process for both Primary and Secondary execution Manage Broker dealer relationship – Trading, Sales, Syndicate Work Closely with Portfolio Management Team to assist in Identifying investible ideas, with focus on Relative Value from issuer and sector perspective. Work tightly with the research analyst team to identify and align portfolio investment opportunities. Market intelligence communication Allocation of securities Resolution of trade operations and compliance issues Timely Booking of trades and hedges Participate in regular scheduled trading desk meetings
Experience and Skills
Required
Undergraduate degree required 5-10 years of Fixed income trading experience, with preferred focus on Investment Grade Trading Bloomberg, Marketaxess, Tradeweb proficiency Strong Communication skills Team Orientated Strong Knowledge of Corporate Credit Markets Excel
Preferred
BlackRock Solutions
Aladdin OMS
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