Derivatives Trader - Derivatives - London
MFS Investment Management • London • £40k - £65k (AI est.) • Professional position. At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the...
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EMEA Rates, FX and Derivatives Trader
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At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.
THE ROLEWith a focus on EMEA rates, execute cash and derivatives trades for MFS funds and clients, and contribute to the MFS trading and investment process.
WHAT YOU WILL DOExecute EMEA rates, FX and related derivatives trades as required
Contribute to EM, other cash and multi-asset trading as part of the London trading team
Block and tackle execution processes and related communication with the investment team
Source, filter, develop and distribute relevant economic and market color, as well as trade ideas, to the investment team
Develop MFS trading capabilities considering evolving market structures, technology platforms, trading protocols and investment capabilities
Collaborate with and assist functional teams throughout the firm, including operations, compliance, client services and the broader trading team
Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships for the purpose of delivering on the above responsibilities
Follow and support MFS policies and procedures, including best execution, trade allocation and more as required
Assume additional responsibilities as required
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORMinimum of 12-15 years of rates and derivatives trading or related experience
Passion for and thorough understanding of relevant markets and investments
Experience with order management systems, electronic trading platforms and traditional voice trading practices
Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
Strong organizational and decision-making skills
Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset
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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.
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At MFS, we view our employees as family — and like you, we want our family happy and healthy. That's why we provide competitive benefits programs and family-friendly policies which support the work-life balance needs of our employees.
MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email [email protected] for assistance.
MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document, linked for your reference.
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