Lead, Fixed Income and Money Markets Trading

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To lead and manage trading activities in fixed income, money markets, structured rates, and credit products. This role is responsible for optimizing interest rate profitability, managing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to strategic initiatives across the trading desk. The incumbent will also drive innovation, mentor junior traders, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification:

• First Degree
• ACI Dealing Certificate is mandatory.
• Advanced certifications such as CFA, CISA, ACI Diploma, or qualifications in Data Science & Analytics are an added advantage

Experience Required
Global Markets Trading Market Making
7-13 years
Seasoned to advanced knowledge of and experience in a specific area of trading, including all relevant product / asset classes / financial instruments and a seasoned understanding of trading limits and price making. Seasoned knowledge of a broad range of trading techniques, including trading / hedging strategies, market liquidity and volatility, options, derivatives, futures, swaps, exotics pricing and trading, and has broad understanding of markets

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making
• Team Leadership & Empowerment
• Market Insight & Innovation
• Ethical Conduct & Integrity
• Effective Communication & Stakeholder Management

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of local and global macroeconomic drivers (Expert)
• Trade Execution & Opportunity Creation (Expert)
• Market & Product Knowledge (Advanced)
• Risk/Reward Thinking (Advanced)
• Financial Modelling & Statistical Analysis (Proficient to Advanced)
• Treasury & Liquidity Management (Advanced