Secritized Products Trader
Position: Securitized Products Trader
Location: Los Angeles, CA
A leading asset management firm with over $150 billion in assets under management is seeking a dynamic and experienced Securitized Products Trader to join its Los Angeles-based team. This individual will play a critical role in executing trades and supporting investment strategies across various structured credit sectors, including-but not limited to-ABS, RMBS, CMBS, and CLOs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide full-spectrum trading coverage across designated securitized sectors in both primary and secondary markets.
- Collaborate closely with structured credit analysts and portfolio managers to align trading activity with firmwide investment strategies.
- Develop and implement efficient trading workflows to ensure optimal execution and operational integrity.
- Offer timely and insightful market commentary to internal stakeholders, contributing to investment decisions through analysis of technicals, trading flows, and relative value opportunities.
- Evaluate market risk pricing and recommend positioning across capital structures, considering key risk factors such as liquidity, duration, and convexity.
- Maintain and deepen relationships with broker-dealers to enhance the firm's market presence and access.
- Work in tandem with other members of the Securitized Products Group to identify and act on cross-sector relative value opportunities.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in securitized products trading, with strong expertise in at least one sector and familiarity across others.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate investment ideas and market insights clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally.
- Proven track record of working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, particularly in cross-sector investment discussions.
- Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
- Experience engaging with clients and internal stakeholders is a plus.
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