Fixed Income Trader
Job Title: Fixed Income Trader
Location: Shanghai, China
Experience Level: 3-5 Years
Reports To: Head of Fixed Income Trading / Portfolio Manager
Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Fixed Income Trader to join our investment team in Shanghai. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of trading experience in China's fixed income markets, with a strong understanding of local instruments, market dynamics, and regulatory frameworks. Experience in equity trading is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute fixed income trades across a range of instruments including government bonds, credit bonds, negotiable certificates of deposit (NCDs), and interbank products.
- Monitor market trends, interest rate movements, and macroeconomic indicators to inform trading strategies.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to implement investment strategies and optimize portfolio performance.
- Maintain strong relationships with brokers, counterparties, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient trade execution and market intelligence.
- Support risk management and compliance by adhering to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to trading reports, market commentary, and investment reviews.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in fixed income trading, preferably within China's onshore market.
- Familiarity with interbank bond market, exchange-traded bonds, and money market instruments.
- Equity trading experience is a strong plus.
- Solid understanding of market structure, trading systems, and regulatory environment in China.
- Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in Mandarin and English.
- Candidates from public mutual funds, insurance asset management, securities firms, or wealth management subsidiaries backgrounds are highly preferred.
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