Senior Credit Trader, Group Global Markets

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

About the Department

Trading (Fixed Income) is responsible for buying and selling securities, for a specific sector or a defined group of sectors. Fixed Income covers activities related to the management and support of sales, trading, research, and origination of fixed income instruments for institutional and corporate clients. 

Markets & Investment Banking covers activities related to the sell side, with a primary focus on advising, structuring, selling, trading, and research on behalf of institutional clients.
 

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for senior credit trader responsible for overseeing trading book and managing risk associated with it.  The main objective is to ensure the franchise delivered on target revenue within acceptable risk parameters while at the same time developing the Fixed Income franchise within the broader asset class that the Bank offers.  Candidate will be working closely with the trading team, sales, risk managers, and other key stakeholders.

• Making market in credit bonds to our broad range of client franchise and collaborate closely with our sales force to drive the business.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in credit market with proven track record of solid P&L contribution.
• Strong focus in areas such as investment grade from issuers including sovereign, supra, financial, corporate with particular attention to Asian issuers.
• Managing and warehousing risk in credit, interest rate, basis and FX in the trading book.
• Proactively identifying trade ideas in different markets for both internal and our clients.
• Ensures compliance to all regulatory standards and high awareness to management of operational risk associated with the role.
   

Job Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in credit trading.
• Degree in Economics/Finance/Quantitative fields.
• Market Knowledge in FX, Rates and Fixed Income products.
• Independent minded and strong attention to details.
• Enthusiastic, Diligent and Committed.

Be a part of UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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