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About the Role

Wellington Management is seeking an Emerging Market Debt Trader to execute orders for portfolio managers and analysts across their EMEA book of business. This execution role focuses on hard currency debt markets, including cash and derivatives, with potential for involvement in local debt markets. The position offers significant opportunity to add value to client portfolios through collaboration with portfolio managers and analysts.

Responsibilities

Execute EMD transactions using high-touch and low-touch methods for all relevant accounts.
Execute orders consistent with best execution, risk management practices, and company policies.
Gather, analyze, and disseminate market, sector, and security information to identify investment opportunities.
Develop an in-depth understanding of portfolio managers', strategists', and analysts' investment philosophies and strategies.
Solicit trade interest from portfolio managers and locate external supply or identify internal demand for liquidity opportunities.
Stay informed of new product developments.
Foster new trading relationships and leverage existing ones.
Monitor and improve efforts to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant trading experience, ideally with a focus on hard currency debt markets within Emerging Markets.
Experience trading both cash and derivatives, and a wide array of instruments is additive.
Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
High degree of accuracy in work.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail, with a precision and risk management mindset.
Strong analytical skills and ability to apply them practically.
Proactive idea generation and continuous review/improvement of processes.
Impeccable integrity and a fiduciary mindset, prioritizing client interests.
Strong quantitative skills; programming experience is additive.
Pro-technology mindset and ability to leverage technology for effectiveness and efficiency.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience in a collaborative, team-based, results-oriented environment.
Undergraduate degree required.
MBA/CFA viewed favorably.

Skills

Emerging Market Debt Trading
Hard Currency Debt Markets
Cash and Derivatives Trading
Risk Management
Quantitative Skills
Programming (additive)
Analytical Skills
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years

Education Level

Undergraduate degree required
MBA/CFA viewed favorably

About the Company

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities across global capital markets.
Investment solutions are tailored to institutional clients in over 60 countries.
Utilizes robust proprietary research and a collaborative culture.
As a private partnership, fosters a long-term view aligned with client interests.
The Trading Department employs over 60 traders globally, operating in specialized teams.
Conducts investment and trading activities on an industry-leading internally developed technology platform.
Supported by an in-house team of managers, quantitative, and business analysts.

Equal Opportunity

Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Provides accommodation for candidates with disabilities upon request.