Senior Manager, ICE Bonds/Creditex… at Intercontinent… · London

Job Description

Job Purpose

ICE Bonds is a leading provider of electronic fixed income trading solutions that provides firms with access to centralized liquidity and automated, cost-efficient trade execution services, and risk-reduction solutions. Comprised of three leading fixed income electronic trading platforms, ICE Bonds allows clients to view and execute transactions in a broad array of fixed income products. We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed income professional to join ICE Bonds to support the continued expansion of our products

Responsibilities

• Run daily, multi-faceted CDS solutions for bank participants and support post-auction admin
• Grow current bond offerings, both in the all-to-all and interdealer space
• Analyse commercial, market, and individual client trends to optimize planning and organization of auction schedules to maximize revenue
• Deepen existing and build new relationships to support current and future electronic trading solutions, acting as main point of contact for client issues and requests, providing market knowledge and feedback
• Manage voice trading in CDS and bonds, including axe management
• Engage with market with a business development mindset to keep on top of broader developments to shape and inform ICE products, collaborating with global teams to design and deliver process improvements, new functionality and new
• Support new product launches including client communication and demos, internal processes and launch
• Act as a backup for operations, for the US Bonds teams, or for the APAC CDS team where needed
• Meet with clients outside of the office, including travelling to meetings and events
• Manage the market-critical Credit Event Auctions from start to finish
• Work with other ICE divisions (exchange, clearing, data) to leverage the overall offering and facilitate cross-selling into sell-side clients

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive experience within financial markets, fixed income trading, or Electronic Fixed Income Trading, and strong knowledge of CDS and/or bond market
• Strong understanding of client workflows, technology and electronic trading providers
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate concisely and credibly both internally and externally
• A team player, ready to pitch in at any time and quick to react to daily demands and challenges
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Work well under pressure with a demanding client base and think on feet