EU Sovereign Credit Trader

Location: London office

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute proprietary trading strategies in EU sovereign credit, including bonds, CDS, and related instruments.
• Monitor market flows, liquidity, and pricing to ensure optimal execution.
• Identify and act on trading opportunities in response to macroeconomic, fiscal, and political developments.
• Develop and implement medium- to long-term EU sovereign credit strategies.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of European macroeconomic indicators, fiscal policies, central bank actions, and political events affecting sovereign credit.
• Manage a proprietary risk portfolio, evaluating credit, duration, and currency exposures with disciplined risk-reward oversight.
• Collaborate with research, risk, and other traders to refine strategies and enhance market insights.
• Build relationships with brokers, counterparties, and research providers to strengthen the firm’s EU sovereign credit franchise.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of trading experience in EU sovereign credit instruments, including bonds and CDS.
• Deep understanding of European sovereign debt markets, macroeconomic factors, and central bank policies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to translate complex market data into actionable strategies.
• Proven track record of P&L generation and risk management in volatile markets.
• Excellent communication skills; fluent in English, additional EU languages a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; CFA or advanced degree preferred.