Investment Grade Corporate Bond Trader - Director - NEW YORK

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Investment Grade Corporate Bond Trader to join our team. This senior-level role is pivotal in managing a significant trading book, driving revenue, and shaping our client franchise. You will be a key player in a dynamic team, responsible for managing risk within our established framework while actively contributing to the growth and success of our sales and trading operations.

Core Responsibilities

1. Trading & P&L Management:

• Actively manage an Investment Grade Corporate Bond trading book to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• Price and execute trades with precision, providing essential liquidity to our institutional clients.
• Develop and implement sophisticated trading strategies based on in-depth market analysis and anticipated client demand.
• Diligently manage the risk profile of the trading book in line with the firm's overall risk framework.

2. Franchise Building & Client Relationships:

• Build, maintain, and nurture strong relationships with key clients to grow the business and establish a market-leading franchise.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for facilitating large, complex client trades.
• Anticipate client needs and market trends to proactively identify trading opportunities.

3. Collaboration & Mentorship:

• Partner effectively with Sales, Research, Capital Markets (CM), and other key stakeholders across the firm to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Mentor and guide junior traders, fostering their professional development and contributing to the team's long-term success.

4. Governance, Risk & Control:

• Champion a culture of responsible finance, sound governance, and uncompromising ethics.
• Ensure all trading activities strictly adhere to Citi’s Code of Conduct, internal policies, and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Work in close partnership with control functions (Legal, Compliance, Risk, Audit) to maintain a robust and transparent control infrastructure.
• Apply sound ethical judgment and appropriately assess the risk/reward of all business decisions, always protecting the firm's reputation, its clients, and its assets.

Qualifications

• Experience: 15+ years of experience managing a successful trading book, with a strong focus on Investment Grade Corporate Bonds.
• Product Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of IG corporate bond products, market micro-structure, and client dynamics.
• Track Record: A proven history of generating revenue, managing risk effectively, and building a client franchise.
• Technical Skills: Advanced analytical, quantitative, and numerical competency. Deep knowledge of Bloomberg, electronic trading protocols, and internal booking systems.
• Communication: Consistently demonstrates clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Licensing: Must hold all required registrations and licenses for the role, or have the ability to obtain them promptly.

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Job Family Group:

Institutional Trading

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Job Family:

Trading

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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