VP - Corporate Bond Execution Trader
Job Summary:
My client, a global investment management firm located in NY is looking to add to their growing team. As a Corporate Bond Execution Trader, you will be responsible for executing corporate bond trades while leveraging both macroeconomic and bottom-up data analysis to make informed investment decisions. You will play a key role in ensuring portfolio alignment with client goals, managing liquidity, and recommending trades based on both strategic and tactical needs.
This role will be minimum 3 days a week in-office and the office is located in Purchase, NY.
Key Responsibilities:
Credit Research & Data Synthesis:
Conduct comprehensive bottom-up credit analysis, integrating macroeconomic trends, policy shifts, and issuer-specific news to inform investment decisions and enhance portfolio management strategies.Market Relationship Management:
Establish and sustain strong connections with brokers, dealers, and other market participants to collect relevant data, improving trade execution and decision-making processes on a day-to-day basis.Technology Integration & Efficiency:
Leverage cutting-edge technology and automation tools to streamline portfolio analytics, improve operational efficiency, and drive better investment outcomes.Trade Recommendations & Portfolio Alignment:
Recommend and execute trades to ensure portfolios are in line with client strategies, specifically optimizing tracking error and capital requirements for insurance clients.Portfolio Performance & Benchmarking:
Prepare in-depth portfolio analyses by comparing holdings with relevant benchmarks and client liabilities, providing insights on performance, risk, and areas of improvement.Liquidity & Cash Management:
Assist with cash management operations, including managing trade setups and ensuring smooth liquidity flows, while supporting the overall portfolio liquidity needs.Collaboration with Analysts & Data Teams:
Work closely with Quantitative Analysts and Data Specialists to refine models and analytical tools that inform investment strategies and trading decisions.Ad-Hoc Issuer & Market Analysis:
Conduct thorough analysis of individual issuers and market trends, providing actionable insights to support ongoing investment decisions and strategy shifts.Risk Hedging & Synthetic Strategy Development:
Present and implement synthetic trades or hedging strategies as necessary to manage portfolio risk or enhance returns, ensuring alignment with client preferences and overarching investment strategies.
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