Credit Trader (IG Credit)

About the businessCoolabah Capital Investments is a leading global fixed-income investor managing over USD $15 billion for institutional and retail clients. The Firm focuses on generating alpha from security-specific positions through highly quantitative proprietary models. The team includes a 14-person portfolio management team and 22 analysts across a total of 65 talented, full-time staff located in our offices in Miami, London, Nassau, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland.About the roleThe role is for a highly quantitative trader position within the portfolio management team, based in Miami. The successful individual will report to the US and European Head of Trading. The role is a permanent, full-time position, and the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office 5 days a week.Key responsibilities includeIdea generation in relation to actionable alpha across the entire fixed-income asset-classDeep quantitative analysis of investment opportunitiesPortfolio construction using quantitative toolsTrade implementation and execution across OTC cash, derivatives and listed domainsPortfolio reporting and risk managementContributions to further supporting the entire investment teamSkills and experienceWe welcome applications from highly motivated and talented candidates with at least 3 years' experience in credit markets, with a background in Financials being advantageous but not essential. Exceptional candidates with similar fixed income experience may also be considered. The ideal candidate is looking to make a long-term commitment to their next position and possesses the following attributesExceptional talent and problem-solving abilitiesExperience trading IG credit instruments and/or interest rates marketsTrack-record of superior performance and decision making under pressureHighly quantitative skills and modelling capabilitiesCoding experience is an advantage, ideally in Python or RExceptional attention to detailAbility to work autonomously and as part of a teamHigh-intensity work ethic and willingness to work outside normal hours when requiredTrack-record of high academic achievement in a highly quantitative disciplineHigh levels of honesty, reliability and dependabilityBenefitsIt is expected that a market-competitive contract will be agreed with the opportunity to participate in the bonus pool, including equity participation over time. The work will be demanding but also highly rewarding with the right candidate able to assume significant responsibilities and contribute directly to portfolio performance.No recruiters please.