Fixed Income Trader at Revent Global Finance

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Actively trading financial securities for proprietary and agency purposes to achieve targeted profit within set risk limits.
• Manage daily trading to ensure timely execution of the orders and confirm that they are in compliance with regulatory policies.
• Maintain and update inventory records of fixed-income securities.
• Identify and leverage opportunities by developing innovative trading ideas and making entry into new markets.
• Develop a trading strategy that responds to trends in the current market.
• Keep up to date on and monitor market trends, economic news and conditions in order to keep their clients informed about the direction of their investments.
• Should have in-depth understanding of all fixed income investment products that are deemed suitable for financial institutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate dealers and fixed income salespeople.
• Provide research and fixed income ideas to salespeople daily as they work with their customers.
• Create and continuously update spreadsheets and blotters for weekly and monthly reporting.
• Provide excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.

Required Skills/Abilities & Education

• Minimum of a First Degree in business, accounting, finance, economics or related field.
• Proven experience 2 – 4years as a Fixed Income Trader.
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications.
• The ability to sustain in a fast-paced work atmosphere
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills.
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis.
• Should be able to demonstrate strong analytical, quantitative, and technological skills.
• Must possess a deep interest in the financial markets and should be extremely well organized.
• Should possess a high analytical aptitude, good judgmental and decision-making skills.
• Should have multitasking ability, should be able to manage his work according to priority, and should be comfortable to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Well-informed in current financial subjects, money market and business environments.
• Professional certification such as CFA or any other relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.