Credit Trade Associate
Company Overview:
A highly established, institutional credit-focused asset manager with a long-standing reputation for excellence in public and private credit markets. The firm operates on a global scale, manages capital for some of the world's most sophisticated investors, and is known for its disciplined investment process and strong trading culture. The platform is employee-owned, performance-driven, and deeply respected across the credit ecosystem.
Role Overview:
The firm is seeking an experienced Trading Assistant to support its trading and investment teams across credit, fixed income, and equity products. This role works directly alongside traders and requires strong market awareness, operational precision, and the ability to manage trade flow in fast‑moving environments.
The primary asset class is High Yield Credit, with additional exposure to equities and structured credit products. The ideal candidate is currently in a Trading Assistant or trade support role at a buy‑side firm or investment bank and is comfortable supporting live trading activity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the full trade lifecycle, including trade booking, allocations, and issue resolution
- Maintain accurate blotters, trade logs, and real‑time position tracking
- Act as a liaison between trading, operations, compliance, treasury, and counterparties
- Partner with technology and reporting teams to enhance trading workflows and controls
- Support securities lending activity and borrow optimization
- Handle ad‑hoc trade analysis requests, including historical trade data and PnL
- Provide cross‑time‑zone trading support as required (e.g., London-New York transition)
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in a Trading Assistant or similar trading support role
- Background at a buy‑side firm or investment bank strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of High Yield Credit; exposure to equities and structured products a plus
- Advanced Excel and Bloomberg proficiency required
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to operate in high‑pressure trading environments
- Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
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