Vice President – Investment Grade Credit Trader

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MUFG is seeking a Vice President, Investment Grade Credit Trader to join its Corporate Credit trading desk in London. The Credit Trading Group is responsible for supporting the activities of our clients and our primary markets business by providing secondary liquidity and risk management of corporate bonds and related products.

What you will do.

·         Expand coverage of investment grade corporate credit sectors aligned with the Bank’s primary issuance strengths.

·         Join an established Corporate Credit trading desk and work closely with Credit Sales to grow the trading franchise.

·         Responsible for delivering and growing a sustainable, client-focused, flow-oriented business.

·         Maximise profitability by leveraging and enhancing the Group’s customer franchise.

As Vice President Credit Trader, you will play a pivotal role in growing the Credit franchise with institutional clients by expanding the sector coverage of the trading desk. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve pricing, trading and hedging investment-grade credit products. You will communicate constantly with Sales, clients, other traders and internal stakeholders to share market colour and ideas.

Success in this role requires technical expertise combined with a strong commitment to risk management and communication.

·         Expand the current credit sector coverage by pricing your own dedicated cash bond book and engaging both Sales and institutional clients.

·         Focus on euro-denominated corporate cash bonds with a global institutional client base.

·         Opportunity to build coverage of new sectors from the ground up.

·         Develop and communicate trading ideas across flow investment-grade credit products.

·         Partner with Sales to deepen client engagement.

·         Responsible for accurately pricing all new transactions and existing risk positions, including through the use and continued development of market-leading pricing and hedging methodologies.

·         Identify and capitalise on market opportunities to drive revenue within the organisation’s established risk appetite and control framework.

·         Collaborate closely with Sales, Debt Capital Markets, Syndicate and other product teams to deliver integrated client solutions that reflect market-informed advice.

·         Build liquidity and relevance in assigned sectors.

·         Manage inventory, liquidity and hedging exposures within agreed risk limits, generating sustainable revenues while maintaining appropriate risk and compliance standards.

·         Provide timely feedback on client preferences and market sentiment to inform product strategies and ensure organisational alignment with evolving industry dynamics.

What you bring:

You will bring extensive sell-side credit trading experience gained within a major financial institution or investment bank, covering flow products. You will have a strong understanding of global credit markets, including both secondary trading and primary issuance, together with a proven ability to price risk and monetise client flows. You will combine sound risk judgement with clear communication and the ability to collaborate effectively across Trading, Sales, Debt Capital Markets and Syndicate.

·         Extensive experience in credit trading roles within major financial institutions or investment banks covering investment-grade credit markets.

·         Demonstrated ability to generate revenue through effective risk management, the monetisation of client flows and the development of trading ideas.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills enabling you to tailor market colour and trade ideas effectively for diverse audiences.

·         Proven track record of working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams where knowledge sharing drives collective achievement.

·         Agility in adapting quickly to regulatory changes or market shifts while maintaining composure under pressure during market events.

·         Ability to provide timely feedback on client preferences and market sentiment to inform product strategies aligned with organisational goals.

Additionally;

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability

·         A proactive, motivated approach.

·         The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines

·         Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

·         A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment

·         Strong numerical skills

·         Experience with credit trading and booking platforms beneficial

What sets this company apart:

MUFG distinguishes itself through its unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace where collaboration forms the cornerstone of its ethos. Employees benefit from generous pension provisions that secure their future. Continuous professional development ensures growth at every stage of one’s career. The leadership team cultivates a supportive environment wherein knowledge sharing drives collective accomplishment rather than individual competition. With access to state-of-the-art technology platforms for trading execution as well as robust compliance frameworks for risk management, you are afforded the stability necessary within a globally recognised institution. The company’s commitment to nurturing talent encourages not only contribution but also skill development through ongoing learning initiatives tailored specifically for finance professionals. Whether through communal networking events or structured mentorship programmes designed for under-represented groups in finance, this organisation actively champions diversity and inclusion so all employees feel welcomed—and empowered—to succeed together.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.