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Rothesay

Junior Portfolio Manager / Trader

3w

Rothesay

London, GB · Full-time · £65,000 – £95,000

About this role

Rothesay is the UK’s largest pensions insurance specialist, purpose-built to protect pension schemes and their members’ pensions. With over £69 billion of assets under management, the firm secures the pensions of nearly one million people and pays out approximately £350 million each month.

The Junior Portfolio Manager / Trader supports senior portfolio managers on a multi-currency investment grade portfolio. Focus areas include sector allocation, trading strategies, portfolio themes and single name ideas while executing trades mainly in dollar, pound and euro cash bonds.

Strong engagement with the single name and sector analyst team is required daily. The role also involves building relationships with dealer counterparties and contributing to internal analysis and reporting that informs team decisions.

Rothesay seeks original thinkers who combine creativity with rigour. The firm offers a rewarding environment where quality people build lasting connections and many have remained for over ten years while advancing their careers.

Requirements

  • Strong preference for trading experience
  • Strong preference for portfolio management experience
  • Preference for credit analyst experience
  • Three or more years of relevant experience in trading or portfolio management

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior portfolio managers on multi-currency investment grade portfolio sector allocation, trading strategies and single name ideas
  • Execute trades across mainly dollar, pound and euro cash bonds
  • Engage closely with the single name and sector analyst team
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with dealer counterparties and other business partners
  • Contribute to team internal analysis and reporting