Senior Fixed Income Dealer

Key Responsibilities  

• Develop a trading strategy that responds to trends in the current market to enact trades on both the sell side and the buy side.
•  Business acquisition and on boarding
•  Advising clients on fixed income investments on both the primary and secondary markets.
•  Timely and accurate execution of the trades and settlement.
•  Client management.
•  Ensuring compliance with regulatory policies.
•  Using research information to identify and leverage opportunities for developing innovative trading ideas including entry into new markets.
•  Conduct induction and mentorship of new employees
•  Training of other departmental staff on fixed income
•  Preparation and sending out of the daily market tracker report
•  Managing and generation of executable market position
•  Contribute to the morning market brief

Key Performance Indicators:

•  Achievement of set targets.
•  New client sign ups
•  Smooth execution and settlement of trades
•  Client satisfaction
•  Turnaround time to client queries within the shortest period
•  Volume and turnover traded in the month

Education & Experience:
Academic Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in related field

Professional Qualifications

•  CISI
•  CFA/CIFA /CPA/ACCA – added advantage

Specialist Knowledge

•  Financial and Capital Markets Knowledge both local and international sectors
•  Certification in the use of ATS and Avvento
•  Proficient in the use of the market data platforms (Bloomberg and Reuters)

Minimum work Experience

•  3 - 4 years relevant experience

Competencies:  

• Proficiency in using trading and research platforms
•  Proficiency in Excel
•  Investment analysis skills
•  Sales and marketing skills
•  Research and market analysis skills
•  Planning and organization skills
•  Attention to detail and quick response time
•  Excellent time Management skills
•  Innovation, creativity and strategic thinking
•  Ability to work well under pressure
•  Good Written and Oral communication
•  Ability to network and retain solid relationships