Trader in City of London

About Muzinich & Co. Muzinich & Co. is a privately owned, global institutional asset manager specialising in corporate credit. For over 38 years, we have delivered superior risk-adjusted returns across diverse market conditions. Our investment strategies span senior loans, high yield bonds, alternative credit, private debt, and investment-grade corporate-plus solutions in both developed and emerging markets. Headquartered in New York, we operate across major financial hubs with 18 offices including London, Abu Dhabi, Dublin, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo and Zurich. We pride ourselves on integrity, transparency, and rigorous risk management, working closely with investors to meet their objectives.

Position Overview The firm seeks a commercially astute Trader to join its trading team in London. Primary responsibilities include trading Emerging Markets, Investment Grade and Financials as well as a broader range of financial instruments. Reporting directly to senior trading leadership, the successful candidate will operate as a self-starting and highly collaborative professional, working closely with investment and operations teams across multiple offices and time zones. This position offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of private markets and institutional asset management, supporting investment strategies within a dynamic global platform at Muzinich & Co., a specialist credit manager with a strong international presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trades across Investment Grade Credit and Emerging Markets Debt, with the ability to provide coverage across high yield bonds and leveraged loans as required.
• Trade and manage hedging instruments, including credit derivatives and interest rate derivatives.
• Oversee trade booking and full transaction lifecycle management, ensuring operational accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with counterparties and liaise closely with Back Office teams to support seamless trade settlement.
• Manage and maintain desk analytics, market data, and trading-related systems.
• Monitor market movements, themes, and technical developments across both primary and secondary markets, providing timely internal market commentary.
• Work closely with the investment team, including portfolio managers, research analysts, and strategy teams, to support investment decisions and the continued growth of the business.
• Partner with sales, risk, and compliance teams to leverage internal expertise and support communication with existing and prospective clients.
• Undertake additional ad hoc duties as required in support of the broader trading desk.

Experience, Qualifications and Attributes

• Strong understanding of financial markets, with extensive knowledge of Fixed Income markets and products.
• Relevant experience within the investment management or broader financial services industry; prior buy-side and/or sell-side experience preferred.
• Self-motivated and proactive team player with a strong work ethic, capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and working effectively as part of a global team.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills, including presentation, written, and verbal communication.
• Experience using trading platforms such as Bloomberg Terminal, MarketAxess, Tradeweb, and Liquidnet.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, or a related discipline; postgraduate finance qualifications viewed favourably.
• CFA Institute qualification would be advantageous.

Muzinich & Co. is committed to creating an inclusive culture which embraces diversity. We promote equal opportunities and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, nationality, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependents, or disability. We select candidates based on skills, qualifications, experience, and potential.