Nuveen is the investment management arm of TIAA. It is one of the largest global asset managers with specialist knowledge across a wide array of asset classes, including fixed income, equities and alternatives. Nuveen is driven not only by the independent investment processes across the firm, but also the insights, risk management, analytics and other tools and resources a truly world-class platform provides. As a global asset manager, our mission is to work in partnership with our clients to create outcome-focused solutions to help them secure their financial future. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com

Overview of the Role:

The global fixed income team at Nuveen is looking to hire a fixed income trader to expand our existing London team as we build out 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 product, 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

2+ years of credit trading experience in Global/EM markets Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA preferredDemonstrated experience with ETF trading mechanisms, including creation/redemption processesProven track record in fixed income securities trading across multiple marketsStrong understanding of global market structures, trading hours, and liquidity dynamicsExperience with FX hedging strategies and implementationProficiency with Bloomberg Terminal, TradeWeb, and other relevant trading platformsKnowledge of UCITS, MiFID II regulations, and compliance requirementsExcellent analytical skills with ability to interpret market movements and trading patternsEffective communication skills to collaborate with portfolio managers and operations teamsExperience troubleshooting trade settlement issues across multiple time zonesAbility to work effectively during non-standard hours to accommodate global marketsStrong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy in trade execution and record-keepingThese additional qualifications align with the key responsibilities outlined in the job description, particularly focusing on the global ETF trading requirements, regulatory knowledge, and cross-market expertise needed for the position.

Competencies Required

Strong knowledge of fixed income markets, including bonds, ETFs, and derivative instrumentsExcellent understanding of global market structures, trading hours, and liquidity dynamics across developed and emerging marketsProficiency with electronic trading platforms and order management systemsAbility to analyze market trends and execute timely trading decisionsExperience with both high-touch and low-touch trading strategiesStrong quantitative and analytical skills for evaluating trading costs and execution qualityExcellent risk management capabilitiesThorough knowledge of regulatory requirements including UCITS and MiFID IIDetail-oriented with strong record-keeping and reporting abilitiesEffective problem-solving skills for resolving trade, settlement, and operational issuesAbility to work collaboratively with portfolio managers and investment teamsStrong communication skills to liaise with global teams across different time zonesAdaptability to changing market conditions and trading environmentsEthical decision-making and commitment to maintaining client confidentiality

Additional Information

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. Please contact ta@nuveenglobal.com should you require any assistance.

Related Skills

Algorithmic Trading, Asset Class Expertise, Bond Mathematics, Business Process Improvement, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Consultative Communication, Data Engineering/Analytics, Digital Savviness, Financial Markets, Financial Risk Management, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Trading Best Execution, Trading Strategies

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Company Overview

Nuveen is the investment management arm of TIAA. It is one of the largest global asset managers with specialist knowledge across a wide array of asset classes, including fixed income, listed equities and alternatives.  Nuveen is driven not only by the independent investment processes across the firm, but also the insights, risk management, analytics and other tools and resources a truly world-class platform provides. As a global asset manager, our mission is to work in partnership with our clients to create outcome-focused solutions to help them secure their financial future.  For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.nuveen.com

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