Portfolio Finance
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The Global Treasury Team at Jump Trading is looking for a Repo Trader. In this role, you will play an important part in managing the daily financing of the fixed income assets of the firm and assist in helping develop the next iteration of Treasury within Jump. You will also interact with both the APAC and US team – and will interact with all levels of various departments throughout the global organization.
What You’ll Do:
Manage and optimize financing for all the overall fixed income portfolio across repo, TRS, and other financing channels with a specific focus in Europe
Partner with Traders & Portfolio Managers to provide actionable financing market color, pricing analysis, and counterparty intelligence
Build and maintain strong relationships with funding counterparties to improve pricing, increase capacity, diversify counterparty access, and support entry into new markets
Work cross-functionally with business teams to support new business activity
Proactively drive strategic initiatives to optimize funding of a growing FI portfolio
Assist US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Group Treasurer in all aspects of cash and collateral management
Ability to deal with foreign exchange and other money market instruments
Regional assistance for trade team analysis regarding PnL and cost allocations
Negotiate and manage margin terms with our key counterparties
Work closely with Risk and other Back Office functions in supporting daily trading activities
Assist in the identification and development of new procedures, funding structures and automation of processes related to function
Regional treasury assistance with new business initiatives in Europe
Other duties as assigned or needed
Skills You’ll Need:
Minimum academic level of Bachelor’s Degree in STEM, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or related areas
At least 5 years of experience on the buy or sell side in a repo trading or experience supporting these desks in a technical/quant strats role with an interest in moving into more of a business facing role
Technically fluent using Python or other programming languages
Sound understanding of short term rates complex and money markets with experience trading STIR products a big plus
Solid understanding of cross asset financing complex also considered a big plus
Strong understanding of the nuances around managing and optimizing around financial resource constraints with banks
Deep knowledge of the fixed income financing counterparty base
Proven ability to build strong internal partnerships and external counterparty relationships
Demonstrated track record of improving processes, workflows, and infrastructure through automation and technology
Reliable and predictable availability
Benefits include:
Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
Travel Medical Insurance
Group Pension Scheme
Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
Paid Parental Leave
Commuter and Cycle Benefits