We are seeking a Fixed Income and FX trader to join the Manulife London Trading team. The successful candidate will execute across multiple asset classes and add value to Investment teams globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute trades of all levels of liquidity, complexity and size across Fixed Income and FX in a timely and accurate manner, whilst adhering to Best Execution Principles.

• Utilise knowledge of market structure and dynamics to advise on execution strategy and trading levels.

• Provide regular colour on sentiment, news and market conditions to Analysts and Portfolio Managers.

• Generate and distribute new trade ideas to Analysts and Portfolio Managers for investment consideration.

• Screen market offerings and, if appropriate, determine dealer inventories and pricing.

• Maintain and enhance existing Broker/Client relationships and develop new relationships where appropriate with sales and trading desks to access optimal liquidity across multiple asset classes.

• Communicate and collaborate with other regions of the Global Trading team.

• Stay up to date of regulatory changes affecting Fixed Income and FX trading.

Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or above

• Minimum of 3 years direct experience in trading cash and derivative products across Credit, Rates and FX, utilising protocols including voice and electronic automation

• Comprehensive knowledge of fixed income securities, investment analysis, market practice and trading conventions. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships with Brokers, Portfolio Managers, Research Analysts and team members.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent negotiation skills.

• Ability to recognize and prioritise competing demands to satisfy business needs.

• Ability to make solid decisions under pressure and to respond quickly to news and change.

• Demonstrated team player, ideally as part of a global organisation.

• Legal authorization to work in the UK.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.

• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

• A focus on growing your career path with us.

• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected].

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