FAB’s Global Markets division is a complex, multidisciplinary business that requires constant innovation to remain competitive. The Trading & Investments team, a core function within the Global Markets Franchise, offers a wide range of tailor-made and strategic solutions, products, and services to meet the needs of customers worldwide.
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The purpose of the role is to assist with leading and managing GM’s Structured Trading & Solutions activities, overseeing the structuring and execution of transactions, conducting risk and investment return analysis, and supporting colleagues and junior traders, in order to maximize profitability while minimizing risk exposure and ensuring compliance with internal policy and external regulators.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Deliver the business strategy and manage/leverage customer flow to meet and surpass set budget.
- Proven experience in structuring and trading of structured credit transactions, particularly with a focus on EM markets.
- Strong understanding of RWAs, capital, and funding-related variables.
- Understanding & experience in structuring and financing of illiquid assets such as Loans, Private Markets (Private Debt / Private Equity), CLOs, and others.
- Enhance the desk (and Global Markets) by expanding product offerings, improving systems and procedures, and mentoring junior staff.
- Support distribution avenues to enhance the business.
- Development of new products based on a holistic understanding of capital, XVAs, and other relevant risk metrics.
- Provide pricing to facilitate customer business and collaborate with Sales colleagues in developing client relationships.
- Manage complex transactions and adapt pricing constructs and modeling of relevant products.
- Produce market commentaries and trade recommendations as needed.
- Work closely with risk teams to adapt and expand risk mandates according to opportunities and risk appetite.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with counterparties, brokers, and other market participants.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, or related discipline. A Master’s degree or equivalent professional certifications in Finance is preferred.
Minimum Experience & Attributes:
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant market experience in similar positions.
- Strong understanding of Structured Trading & Solutions as well as global markets products.
- Strong market-making skills and well-developed risk management techniques are essential.
- Proven track record of managing risk effectively and delivering consistent financial performance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including VBA/Macro development.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Experience with Murex is preferred.
- Self-starter with initiative and the ability to problem-solve & work confidently with stakeholders.
