Credit Trader

About the client  Our client is a Global Asset Manager with a long established and highly successful US business, and total assets under management well in excess of $20bn. They are launching a European office based in Milan.

The Role  You will join a newly established European credit team from the outset. This is an opportunity to help build a trading function from the very start, inside an established and well resourced global manager, rather than join a desk that is already fully formed.

Key Responsibilities   Execute trades across leveraged loans, high yield bonds and other credit instruments on behalf of the investment team.
Work closely with brokers and counter parties to source liquidity and secure the best possible execution.
Monitor market pricing, liquidity and trading flows across the credit market.
Maintain accurate trade records and support settlement and operational processes.
Build relationships with sell side desks and counter parties across the market.
Contribute to the wider build out of the European credit platform as it grows.
About You   Around 2-6 years of trading experience in leveraged loans, high yield bonds or broader credit markets.
Buy side or sell side background both welcome.
Strong understanding of credit market mechanics and trade execution.
Comfortable working in a small, growing team and helping build processes from scratch.

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