Who You'll Work With:
We are seeking to hire a Fixed Income Trader on our Credit Desk as a part of the Global Fixed Income Trading team. This is a role with significant opportunity and expectation to add value to our business through contribution to both our IG and HY investment teams, participating in the execution of trades across our global fixed income book of business. The position will report to the Head of US HY Trading and work closely with other senior bond traders across Fixed Income as well as portfolio managers, analysts, and quantitative research.
This position will be based in Nashville. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with investment professionals in New York, Nashville, London and Hong Kong.
What You'll Do:
Developing and enhancing over time an in-depth understanding of fixed income markets, as well as our investment philosophies and strategies of the portfolios
Executing orders and sourcing liquidity in a manner consistent with our best execution and risk management practices, as well as our policies and procedures
Help drive the investment process by working closely with senior traders, portfolio managers and analysts, and sharing market views in weekly and monthly investment strategy discussions
Work closely with senior traders across the business on projects that enhance efficiency in the trading and investment processes and mitigate operational risk
Gathering, analyzing, and disseminating market and security information to identify actionable trade ideas and investment opportunities
Representing AB with the street, fostering new sell-side trading relationships and leveraging existing relationships
What We're Looking For:
The successful candidate is likely to have the following qualifications:
Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong work ethic and attention to detail with a precision and risk management mindset
Strong organizational and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and experience in a collaborative, team-based, results-oriented environment
Strong analytical skills and an ability to apply those skills in a highly practical fashion
A self-starter with an attitude and practice of proactive idea generation and continuous review and improvement of our processes
Strong academic credentials; with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
2-5yrs experience in investment management, trading or related financial services role with a preference for exposure to fixed income.
Programming skills a plus; Python & SQL primarily
Who We Are:
We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.
Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!
Nashville, Tennessee
