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Credit Trader

City of London Permanent View Job Description
Actively trade Emerging Markets hard‑currency credit, make markets, manage risk, and support primary issuance within a global flow trading platform. You will be working closely with internal teams and combining client-facing market making with disciplined risk taking and technology‑driven execution.
  • Trade CEEMEA credit risk hands-on within a fast-paced, flow-driven desk.
  • Be part of a global bank with strong EM expertise and balance sheet strength.

About Our Client

A global bank with leading retail and wholesale banking operations across Europe and a strong international corporate and investment banking franchise. It is known for its scale in core European markets, deep emerging markets capabilities, and a strong focus on digitalisation, data, and technology-led banking.

Job Description

  • Make competitive, consistent markets in Emerging Markets hard-currency cash products, with a focus on sustainable risk-adjusted returns.
  • Actively manage risk and run positions across bonds and CDS in CEEMEA credit markets.
  • Support primary market activity, including new issue pricing and distribution.
  • Provide market colour and trade ideas to Sales, clients, and DCM partners.
  • Trade and provide cover across other Emerging Market sectors within the desk as required.
  • Identify opportunities to grow market share and product revenues, executing initiatives to enhance franchise performance.
  • Maintain an active trading style with disciplined risk management controls.
  • Proactively leverage technology, data, and analytics to improve pricing, execution, and workflow efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Credit Trader should have:

  • Bachelor's degree, ideally in mathematics, finance, economics, engineering, or a quantitative discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience trading Emerging Markets credit, preferably CEEMEA corporates and financials.
  • Proven ability to price, manage, and trade EM risk independently.
  • Strong understanding of fixed income instruments and credit markets.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel.
  • Programming or scripting skills (e.g. Python, Java).
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a high-paced trading environment.
  • Comfortable processing and acting on large volumes of information in real time.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary with performance‑linked bonus.
  • Access to strong balance sheet and consistent client flow.
  • Opportunity to shape trading, pricing, and technology-driven initiatives.
  • Investment in analytics, electronic trading, and systematic tools.
  • Clear visibility of P&L contribution and personal impact.
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Collaborative, high‑performance trading floor environment.



If you are a skilled Credit Trader looking for a challenging role in London, we encourage you to apply and join a prestigious financial services organisation.

Contact
Nic Thompson
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7000201
Phone number
+442072692136

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Sales & Trading
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nic Thompson
Consultant phone
+442072692136
Job reference
JN-042026-7000201