Trainee - Emerging Markets Credit Trading

Kick-start your career on the trading floor Are you curious about financial markets, global economies, and how trading decisions are made in real time? We're looking for a motivated and analytical Trainee to join our Emerging Markets Credit Trading team in London. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience on a fast-paced trading desk, working alongside experienced traders and sales professionals. What you'll be doing As part of the team, you'll play an active role in supporting trading activity and gaining exposure to global credit markets. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting traders in managing day-to-day trading activity
• Monitoring financial markets and preparing reports on trading performance
• Assisting with the pricing and analysis of Emerging Markets credit
• Contributing to the development of tools used for valuation and risk management
• Working closely with sales, operations, and other teams across the business
• Helping track client activity and identify new opportunities
From day one, you'll be exposed to live market dynamics and develop a practical understanding of how trading desks operate.

We're seeking candidates who are eager to learn and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment:
• A degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong interest in financial markets and emerging economies
• Analytical mindset with good numerical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Previous internship experience in finance is a plus
What you'll gain
• Hands-on experience on a live trading desk
• Exposure to global financial markets and trading strategies
• Training and development from experienced professionals
• Insight into credit products, risk management, and client interaction
• A strong foundation for a career in trading, sales, or broader financial markets
  
  You'll join a team specialising in the trading and distribution of credit products to institutional clients, including banks, asset managers, and corporations. We work closely with colleagues across structuring and origination to deliver tailored financial solutions and insights to clients worldwide., People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like "hard work" and "dedication" together with "community" and "respect" has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.