Global Rates, EM and FX Trading Assistant

  About the Role 

The Loomis Sayles trading team is structured to maximize our ability to achieve best execution. We are centralized, specialized, integrated and experienced. We have five dedicated trading teams: Global Rates, EM & FX; Credit, Bank Loan & FI Derivatives; Europe/UK Credit; Equity; and Systematic Low Touch. Within each team the specialization is more specific with each trader responsible for trading a particular region, sector or security type. We are an integral part of the investment process which consists of: traders, analysts and portfolio managers working together to generate the best investment ideas for our clients. Best execution is a cornerstone of our responsibilities in Trading, and we make meaningful contributions to alpha generation.

We are currently searching for a trading assistant to work on the Global Rates, EM and FX trading desk.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide trading support and assistance to the Global Rates, EM and FX trading desk
• Ensure timely and accurate security set-ups (existing and new issues), trade notification, trade confirmation to brokers, and resolution of issues with counterparties and internal stakeholders
• Liase with Operations teams including pricing, compliance and settlements to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Work collaboratively and proactively with the traders
• Accurate maintenance and timely distribution of multiple reports to various departments
• Other responsibilities include ad hoc projects as well as assisting with market color, dealer calls and investment teams’ inquiries 

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years of financial services industry experience
• Knowledge of fixed income cash pay bonds, domestic and foreign, derivatives and foreign exchange
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment and multi-task
• Strong computer skills working with Excel, Bloomberg and other database applications
• Quick learner; able to work accurately at a rapid pace with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong overall fit with the Loomis Sayles culture
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary
• Special requests on trade activity

Additional Requirements

 Strong consideration will be given to the following:

• Knowledge of fixed income, derivative and FX settlement process a plus
• CFA or MBA (complete or in progress) a plus

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