Emerging Market Junior Fixed Income Trader

at  Macquarie Group Limited

The Global Emerging Market Debt team is research-driven emerging markets sovereign debt solution. We seek to generate strong relative performance versus the benchmark using in-depth research to construct a diversified portfolio of the most attractive sovereign and quasi-sovereign bonds.
At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes.
What role will you play?
Reporting to the Head of Emerging Market Debt, you will primarily support the team’s trading activity in hard, local currency and foreign exchange market (FX) instruments. You will work closely with the firm’s Hard Currency and Local Currency Portfolio Managers and with the team’s senior trader. Additionally, you will need to collaborate with other investment teams at Macquarie and articulate your views clearly to a broader investment audience.
What you offer
To be successful you will likely have gained experience of trading EM hard and local currency bond markets.
Have 1-3 years of trading experience ideally from the EMEA region.
Basic knowledge of Blackrock Aladdin system and familiarity with standard financial market platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters etc.
You will likely have a Bachelor’s degree and a wish to progress toward the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter.
We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you’re excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include:
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave.
Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer
Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
Employee Assistance Program
Recognition and service awards
About Macquarie Asset Management
In Macquarie Asset Management, you will join a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact for everyone. Join a team that is trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage billions in assets globally. We provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, green investments, natural assets, real estate, and asset finance.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.
About Macquarie
A career at Macquarie means you’ll have the opportunity to develop new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world—whether it’s accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we’re empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future.
Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment.
Job no: MAM-976184
Work type: Permanent - Full time
Location: London
Category: Mid-level, Trading
Group: Macquarie Asset Management
Division: Credit
Recruiter: Jonathan Holden
Opening Date: 05/4/202

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