Head Fixed Income Trading at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• Seasoned Trader to lead and direct the strategic delivery of the Trading portfolio across Fixed Income Product classes within Global Markets to drive the Absa strategy into action.
• This role is suited to an individual with BSc/related degree with at least 10 years’ experience in managing a Fixed Income Product Trading environment. Advanced experience in trading Fixed Income product (Cash Bonds, Interest Rate Swaps, Inflation Linked Bonds and Swaps, Repurchase Agreements, Bond and Interest Rate Futures, FX Forwards and Cross Currency Basis)with a deep understanding of existing and impending financial market regulations coupled with strong macro-economic knowledge and understanding of global monetary systems. The successful incumbent will be commercially minded with ability to formulate strategy and quickly respond and adapt to change. Advanced leadership capability is critical to the success of the role.

Job Description

Education

• Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)