Location
London, Greater London, England

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The EM SSA Trading desk is seeking a motivated Analyst or Associate to join a dynamic trading team with diverse responsibilities and strong growth potential. The desk focuses on primary issuance and secondary trading of supranational bonds denominated in emerging market local currencies. Key activities include coordinating with issuers on new deals, pitching to global clients and investors to manage a large bond inventory, and collaborating with other trading teams to hedge a broad portfolio of risks. Products traded include interest rate swaps, cross currency basis swaps, FX, NDFs, and government bonds across Asia, EMEA, and Latam markets. The role offers the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to optimize desk performance and efficiency, manage risk, and generate trade ideas communicated to sales, clients, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is proactive, well-organized, enthusiastic about financial markets, and eager to learn and grow professionally.

Experience
Strong quantitative background with working knowledge of interest rate swaps, cross currency basis swaps, NDFs, and FX. Understanding of macroeconomic drivers and Emerging Markets is essential.

About you
Motivated and driven individual with a proactive approach and strong organizational skills. Clear and effective communicator able to tailor messages across internal stakeholders and clients globally. Detail-oriented, solution-focused, and interested in improving processes and workflows.

Qualifications
Desire to learn and develop professionally with the ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks through to completion. Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.