Repo Trader – Associate / Vice President - LondonJoin ING's London Fixed Income Repo desk in a hands-on trading role with early responsibility. You will help shape the strategy and growth of the desk while working closely with Financial Markets Sales colleagues across our global network.
The teamFinancial Markets is ING's gateway to professional markets around the world. It serves clients with products, services and guidance, with a presence in major international markets and specialist expertise across selected emerging markets and products.
You will join the London Fixed Income Repo desk within Global Securities Finance, working in a team of four traders. The role offers close collaboration with Financial Markets Sales colleagues globally.
Roles and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will: Trade daily flow across UK Gilts, developed-market and emerging-market repo, as well as securities-lending structures.
Develop and execute cross-currency hedging strategies while optimising funding across the books.
Manage activity in line with credit risk, market risk, balance-sheet and regulatory requirements in London.
Partner with internal stakeholders to support the development of electronic platform trading and coordinate with the existing client franchise.
Take ownership of ongoing risk analysis, identifying and evaluating trading opportunities and structures across currencies.
Assess external trends, market information and regulatory developments, and plan for their impact. How to succeedWe hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you'll stay curious, keep learning and take on responsibility. In return, we'll support you in developing into an even more accomplished version of yourself. A master's degree, or equivalent experience.
Fluency in English and a strong quantitative mindset.
Knowledge of pricing methods and risk analysis.
Strong knowledge of repo trading products, including securities lending.
Knowledge of short-term interest-rate products is preferred.
The alertness and judgement to respond quickly to changing market conditions and volatility, combined with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
Rewards and benefitsWe want to make sure that it's possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life The benefits of working with us at ING include: Comprehensive health cover, including private medical, dental, vision, health screening and in-person GP appointmentsGenerous pension scheme and financial protection, including life assurance, income protection, access to pension guidance and will writing services, and an interest-free season ticket loanGenerous annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days and time off for key life eventsWellbeing and family support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, back-up child and elder care, enhanced family leave policies and support coaching for new parentsLifestyle benefits such as electric vehicle and cycle to work schemes, an on-site gym and access to on-site staff restaurant and barista coffee facilitiesOpportunities for personal and professional growth through mentoring, learning, short-term assignments and international career developmentOpportunities to build strong connections through volunteering, employee forums and social clubsundefinedING Privacy StatementIn order to operate ING's recruitment process, we will collect and store personal data you provide. Please request the privacy statement should you wish to understand how ING UK uses and protects this information and visit our website for more information.
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SummaryLocation: LondonType: Full time
Repo Trader - Associate / VP in London employer: ING Banking
At ING, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the ALM Risk Associate role in our dynamic London office. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and professional growth, offering employees opportunities to engage with senior stakeholders and contribute to critical risk management initiatives. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and a commitment to employee development, we provide a supportive environment where your expertise in financial risk can truly make an impact.
