Execution Trader

Job Description

Global Hedge Fund Company

Execute trades in government bonds, interest rate swaps, inflation-linked securities, and credit products across global markets
Monitor real-time market conditions, liquidity, and news flow to inform execution strategy.
Implement trading strategies to minimize slippage, transaction costs, and market impact while adhering to regulatory requirements.
Source liquidity across electronic platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Tradeweb, MarketAxess), voice brokers, and dealer networks.
Work closely with risk and compliance teams to ensure adherence to trading limits and fund policies.
Leverage execution algorithms, pre-trade analytics, and order management systems (OMS) to enhance efficiency.
Review execution performance, transaction cost analysis (TCA), and provide feedback for process improvement.

Job Requirements

4+ years of trading experience in rates/cash bonds at a hedge fund, asset manager, or banks.
Deep understanding of government bonds, swaps, repo, and credit instruments; familiarity with macro drivers and central bank policies.
Proficiency in Bloomberg, Tradeweb, MarketAxess, and execution algos; programming skills (Python, VBA) a plus.
Track record of optimizing execution in both liquid and illiquid markets.
Strong communication, decision-making under pressure, and ability to multitask.