Wolverine Asset Management seeks a skilled and experienced Relative Value Fixed Income portfolio manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing relative value trading strategies for our $4 billion hedge fund. This role will require a deep understanding of fixed-income markets and a proven track record of generating alpha through relative value trades. If you are a skilled and experienced Relative Value Fixed Income Trader looking for an exciting new opportunity to work with a leading hedge fund, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement relative value trading strategies in fixed-income markets, focusing on cash and derivatives products.
- Analyze market trends, identify potential investment opportunities, and make trading decisions based on research and analysis.
- Work closely with portfolio managers and research analysts to develop and refine trading strategies and investment ideas.
- Monitor portfolio risk and ensure all trades comply with risk limits and investment guidelines.
- Build and maintain relationships with brokers, dealers, and other market participants to ensure access to liquidity and market intelligence.
- Collaborate with other traders across asset classes to identify cross-asset opportunities and enhance overall portfolio performance.
- Maintain a strong understanding of market structure and regulations, and stay up-to-date on industry developments and best practices.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a fixed income Trader with a focus on relative value strategies.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools and techniques.
- Ability to work collaboratively with portfolio managers, research analysts, and other traders.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate investment ideas and strategies.
- Experience with electronic trading platforms and trading algorithms
- Familiarity with fixed-income market structure, regulations, and conventions.
Why Wolverine?
Wolverine Culture:
Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff (don’t worry, they won’t be wearing a suit either). While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.
Wolverine Benefits:
·Highly competitive salary bonus
·Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
·100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
·Generous Paid Parental Leave
·Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
·Profit sharing plan
·Long- and short-term disability
Perks of being at Wolverine:
·Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
·On-site gym with a subsidized membership
·Frequent company outings
·Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need, improve public health and provide
others with educational opportunities and resources.
Professional Development:
·In-house education team – educational classes and resources are offered by our education team for
continuous learning opportunities
·Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment
About Us:
Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with offices in New York and San Francisco and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.