European High Yield Credit Trader - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income.

With our launch in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, PIMCO introduced investors to a total return approach to fixed income investing.

In the 50+ years since, we have worked relentlessly to help millionsof investors pursue their objectives - regardless of shifting marketing conditions.

As active investors, our goal is not just to find opportunities, but to create them.

To this end, we remain firmly committed to the pursuit of our mission:
delivering superiorinvestment returns, solutions, and service to our clients.
Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence.

We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.


Position Description

In addition to trading experience, this position requires strong relative value skills, general knowledge of portfolio/risk management and fixed income credit analysis with an overall interest in macroeconomics and quantitative analysis.


Position Requirements:


  • Strong academic credentials; MBA preferred but not required
  • 3+ years of experience in fixed income trading capacity
  • High Yield Credit trading experience preferred
  • Excellent fixed income product knowledge and strong quantitative skills
  • Ability to execute trades and coordinate information flow for the Global Credit Desk
  • Understanding of basic fundamentals and concepts of portfolio/risk management
  • Credit Derivative and Itraxx / credit options knowledge a plus
  • Strong communications skills, internally and externally. Manage the flow of information from the markets to internal constituencies. Develop and manage external trading relationships.
  • Ensure that securities trading programs are in compliance with individual accounts (in concert with Account Managers and Portfolio Managers)
  • Ability to strategize with Portfolio Managers on methods of adding or reducing exposure in industries or individual credits
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