Job Description
Reports to: Head of Fixed Income Trading
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Fixed Income Trader to join our trading team in Buenos Aires. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the Argentine fixed income market, with hands-on experience trading ARS local currency bonds, global bonds, and FX. This individual will play a critical role in executing and managing trades, developing trading strategies, and monitoring macroeconomic developments that impact local and global bond markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute trading strategies across ARS sovereign bonds, global bonds, and related FX positions with best execution.
- Monitor market flows, liquidity, and pricing in real time.
- Develop and implement short- to medium-term strategies to capture market opportunities.
- Provide market insights and trade ideas leveraging local expertise and relationships.
- Track macro, monetary, fiscal, and geopolitical developments impacting Argentina’s fixed income and FX markets.
- Assess credit, interest rate, and currency risks to ensure portfolio alignment.
- Manage liquidity, funding, and risk exposures within approved limits.
- Coordinate with risk and treasury teams to optimize balance sheet and funding efficiency.
- Maintain disciplined position sizing, stop-loss controls, and risk-reward management.
- Build strong relationships with brokers, market makers, and counterparties to enhance execution and strengthen the firm’s market presence.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on trading experience in ARS local currency bonds, global bonds, and FX markets.
- In-depth knowledge of Argentine macroeconomic and political landscape, central bank policy, and debt issuance dynamics.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to quickly interpret complex market data and translate it into actionable strategies.
- Demonstrated track record of risk management and P&L generation in volatile market environments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in both Spanish and English preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree or CFA designation is a plus
