Trader (Immediate Start)

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Overview
Role: Discretionary Trader – Dublin Office. Works on the Centralised Dealing Desk (CDD) which is responsible for the trading activities of Irish Life Investment Managers & Setanta Asset Management across asset classes including Cash Management, Foreign Exchange, Equities, Bonds, Derivatives, Futures and Third Party Funds.

What we offer
We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.

Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)

Role Overview
Role involves executing trades across asset classes where the Centralised Dealing Desk has execution responsibility, and collaborating with team members and external counterparties to support service delivery.

What you will help us to achieve

Execute trades across asset classes where the Centralised Dealing Desk has execution responsibility;

Equities: execute ILIM and Setanta instructed equity business

Cash Management: for ILA and External clients

Foreign Exchange: execution of FX Forwards and Spot trades accurately and timely

Derivatives: manage futures and options execution for ILA and external clients

Fixed Income: execution of trades from sovereign, EM debt, Credit and High Yield

Third Party: route Third Party fund trades for execution

• Understand and comply with risk management procedures.

• Work closely with other team members and build relationships with other business functions and external counterparties.

• Assist with ongoing development of processes and controls used by the team and enhancement of reporting functions.

• Work on a rota to ensure provision of service to clients.

What you will need to be successful in the role
The role holder will be capable of working in a very dynamic, fast moving area where Dealers respond to order flow and market developments. They will be highly numerate with good IT capabilities, especially MS Excel. The role holder will be self-motivated and enthusiastic about markets and the investment business. Experience of credit markets would be an advantage. Ability to work to tight deadlines and on multiple areas as business demands, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced knowledge of a specific professional/technical discipline typically gained through advanced education, combined with some relevant investment experience.

Communication and Influencing

Drive for Results

Operational Excellence and Process Improvement

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Risk and Control

About us
Irish Life Investment Managers (ILIM), an investment firm authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland, has been part of the Great West Lifeco group of companies since 2013. The firm manages assets of circa €110bn on behalf of institutional clients across a broad range of asset classes.

The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process. Unsolicited CVs/profiles supplied to Irish Life by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We promote inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential and feel valued. We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all employees to feel valued, respected and supported.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact lifecareers@irishlife.ie and we will ensure you are fully supported.

Irish Life Investment Managers supports Equal Opportunity and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Project Management

Industries

Financial Services and Investment Management

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Irish Life Investment Managers.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr