US Corporate Credit Trader
MamoruNew York, NY
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Job Description
Location: New York City, United StatesReports to: Head of Fixed Income TradingPosition OverviewWe are expanding our Fixed Income team, the firm’s newest division launched in 2023, and are seeking a US Corporate Credit Trader with deep expertise in US corporate credit markets. In this role, you will drive proprietary trading strategies across investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, CDS, leveraged loans, and other related instruments.Key Responsibilities:
- Execute proprietary trading strategies in US corporate credit, including IG/HY bonds, CDS, and leveraged loans.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of credit spreads, macro/microeconomic developments, and sector trends to identify trading opportunities.
- Manage a proprietary risk portfolio with disciplined position sizing, stop-loss adherence, and risk-reward oversight.
- Monitor market movements and dynamically adjust trading strategies to capitalize on relative value and market dislocations.
- Collaborate with research, risk, and other traders to refine strategies and enhance market insights.
- Leverage systematic and algorithmic tools where appropriate to improve trading efficiency and execution.
- Minimum 3 years of proprietary trading experience in US corporate credit, including IG/HY bonds, CDS, and leveraged loans.
- Proven track record of generating consistent risk-adjusted returns in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with Excel, SQL, Python, or other platforms for analytics, modeling, and strategy support.
- Strategic thinker with ability to interpret complex market and macroeconomic data.
- Comfortable operating under pressure and collaborating in a high-performance team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field; CFA or advanced degree preferred.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Access to a dedicated proprietary trading platform with strong support infrastructure.
- Career growth opportunities within a focused, high-performance, and collaborative team.
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