Junior Fixed Income Trader

Insight Investment is looking for a Junior Fixed Income Trader to join the Trading team in New York. This role will be an integral part of the trading team working to design and build prototypes to automate and optimize workflows and the use of trading protocols. Over time, this person will take on responsibility for ecommerce and will work to ensure the team’s broker and algorithm selection is optimized and work to apply these concepts to the broad range of assets traded by the US trading team. 70-80% of this role will be focused on coding.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge and expertise across the asset mix traded by the desk
• Execute USD fixed income assets
• Assist with monitoring financial market microstructure and identifying opportunities to improve trading outcomes and the efficiency of trading processes
• Help develop and build prototypes for new initiatives
• Apply coding skills to automate and streamline workflows
• Build and maintain relationships with our external counterparties and with various internal groups within Insight

Experience Required

• Flexibility and willingness to develop expertise in multiple asset classes
• Ability and willingness to code in python and other languages
• Familiarity with the application of technology to financial markets
• Attention to detail and a proven history of adhering to the highest of ethical standards
• Advanced mathematical and computer science skills
• Good interpersonal skills and willingness to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external service providers
• Experience or course work in financial markets desirable
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to communicate ideas effectively

We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package; more detail can be provided upon request. Insight Investment is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, please apply with your Resume.

Under New York City pay transparency law we are required to indicate the base salary range for this role of USD 80,000 to 100,000. Any offer of employment will be made based upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate and the base salary offered could be higher or lower than indicated.

About Insight Investment

Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients’ needs. Founded in 2002, Insight’s collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities.

Insight has a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan and Australia. More information about Insight Investment can be found at: www.insightinvestment.com