ETF Trader
- Type:
- Full Time
- Location(s):
- London, England EC2M 2AE, United Kingdom
- Date Posted:
- Salary:
- Job Posting End Date:
- 2025-08-05-07:00
- Job ID:
- R250700242
The Global Fixed Income team at Nuveen is looking to hire a Fixed Income Trader to expand their existing London team as they build out their additional global product offerings.
This role will focus on trading European Corporate and Government bond markets in addition to select Emerging Markets and the associated FX for a Global Bond ETF product. This will require a strong understanding of fixed income markets and trading protocols as well as knowledge of ETF product construction. As a member of the Global Trading Team you will also engage with portfolio managers and analysts to contribute to discussion regarding market trends, liquidity conditions and market technicals.
Key responsibilities:
- Serves as the primary trader for the firm’s Global ETF fund, executing trades across global developed and emerging markets with a strong understanding of local market structures, trading hours and liquidity dynamics.
- Supports the execution and development of trading strategies related to Global ETFs, including both primary (creation/redemption) and secondary market activities along with associated FX hedging requirements.
- Maintain and expand the existing low touch trading of liquid fixed income instruments and develop high touch trading competencies in each market traded on the London desk.
- Monitors market movements and trading environment dynamics to inform on the purchasing and selling of fixed income securities.
- Maintains portfolio records and prepares reports that detail the purchases and sales of fixed income securities.
- Seeks to controls trading costs on behalf of clients to support clients and manage funds.
- Monitors all trading processes and documentation to ensure practices comply with UCITS, MiFID II, and firm level standard policies and procedures.
- Maintains investment customer confidence by keeping order information confidential and cautioning others of potential breaches.
- Troubleshoots daily trade, settlement, and operational issues, ensuring seamless post-trade processes across global time zones, including Asia & EMEA
Qualifications & Experience Required
- Must have a proven track record of 2/3 years of credit trading experience in Global/EM markets
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or IMC/CFA preferred
- Demonstrated experience with ETF creation/redemption processes
- Proven track record in fixed income securities trading across multiple markets
- Strong understanding of global market structures, trading hours, and liquidity dynamics
- Experience with FX hedging strategies and implementation
- Proficiency with Bloomberg Terminal, TradeWeb, MarketAxess and other relevant trading platforms
- Knowledge of UCITS, MiFID II regulations, and compliance requirements
- Experience with both high-touch and low-touch trading strategies
Competencies Required
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret market movements and trading patterns
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with portfolio managers and operations teams
- Experience troubleshooting trade settlement issues across multiple time zones
- Ability to work effectively during non-standard hours to accommodate global markets
- Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy in trade execution and record-keeping
- Adaptability to changing market conditions and trading environments
- Ethical decision-making and commitment to maintaining client confidentiality
This role requires Certified Staff - UK regulatory designation.
Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Nuveen offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.
Company Overview
At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.
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