Trader, Fixed Income

Norges Bank Investment Management is looking for a Trader in our Fixed Income Trading team. The team is responsible for implementing the Fund's market exposure in FI DM rates, FI EM local markets and FX across developed and emerging markets.

You will be working closely with a global team of portfolio managers to provide insight into market developments, liquidity and opportunities. You will also enhance the return through liquidity provisioning, security selection and relative value trades.

The position is based in Singapore, reports to John Sullivan (Global Co-Head of Fixed Income Trading) and some travel will be required.

What you will do

• Primarily trade developed market Asian rates (AUD, NZD, JPY, SGD) including government bonds, derivatives, and futures
• Trade emerging market local currency bonds and derivatives across Asian markets
  
• Execute FX trades and manage FX risk across Asian time zones
  
• Manage large risk programs around inflows, outflows, and allocation shifts
  
• Work closely with our portfolio managers developing ideas and contributing market intelligence to enhance returns through liquidity provisioning and relative value trading
  
• Manage relationships with street sales, trading and syndicate contacts across the Asian region
  
• Collaborate with our global trading team across Oslo, London, New York, and Singapore

What you need

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Finance or Quantitative field with strong academic records and experience in dealing with Fixed Income instruments
  
• Experience in trading as well as an understanding of the relevant markets and trading systems
  
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to integrate AI tools into your investment process
  
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Asian Fixed Income products and their markets including bonds, derivatives and FX
  
• Quantitative and detail-oriented with an ability to multi-task and strong collaboration and communication skills with proficiency in written and spoken English
  
• Team player with high level of integrity
  

Who you are

We think you are an empathic individual, an experienced collaborator with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who enjoys nurturing strong stakeholder relationships as well as ensuring a well-functioning trading desk. At NBIM we have an autonomous trading desk which is managing risk independently and hence an important part of this role is to make investment decisions and be comfortable taking risk. At NBIM we see AI as an important tool in financial markets and we expect this individual to be comfortable experimenting with AI to enhance investment analysis and workflow automation.

You have high levels of integrity, an ability to learn and ambitions to excel. You have a curious, open and international mindset and are comfortable with ambiguity. You are structured with a high attention to detail and deep proficiency in written and spoken English.

What we offer
Norges Bank Investment Management offers a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment, and the opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building financial wealth for future generations as part of one of the world’s largest funds. Norges Bank Investment Management has a performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth.

Our Values
We're driven by a culture of continuous learning. We take action while constantly seeking better ways to achieve our goals. Learning is embedded in everything we do. We embrace growth opportunities and strongly encourage lifelong learning. We emphasize digital proficiency, with a particular focus on AI. Our people are expected to be comfortable adopting and leveraging AI tools. We prioritize wellbeing, supporting both ourselves and our colleagues. And lastly, but not least we believe in creating a safe working environment, where we have fun together!

We aim to increase the share of women to exceed or match the industry average across all functions. Norges Bank Investment Management is committed to ensuring Equal Opportunities for all employees.

Are you interested?

We would love to hear from you! You can apply through the link in this ad, that will take you to the application form in our recruitment system. Applications will be reviewed consecutively throughout the application period.

Do you have questions about the role or the team? Please contact Hiring Manager

Please note:
Application close 8th January at 23:59 CET

Employment with Norges Bank is conditional on an approved security check in accordance with Norges Bank’s policies. This process may include criminal background and credit checks, verification of employment history, and academic record verification. Completion and approval of these checks are required before an employment offer is finalized.