Our client, an established international investment bank is looking to appoint a Bond & Rates Sales professional to join its London-based team, covering UK institutional clients. This is a revenue-focused role offering strong exposure to primary and secondary bond markets, asset swaps, and interest rate-linked solutions.

The Role

You will play a key role in driving P&L through client coverage, transaction execution, and idea generation across bonds and rates-related products. The role involves close collaboration with trading, syndicate, and marketing teams, as well as active involvement in developing new business and supporting strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue generation across primary and secondary bond trading, including bond taps, private placements, and reverse enquiries
• Develop and deepen relationships with UK institutional clients, acting as a trusted market advisor
• Originate new business opportunities and identify cross-product selling opportunities
• Work closely with Syndicate to support roadshows, investor marketing, and deal execution
• Provide timely, insightful market updates and trade ideas to clients
• Support and further develop the asset swap and rates-linked solutions franchise
• Contribute to digitalisation and workflow optimisation initiatives, improving databases and internal tools
• Promote a strong team culture, collaboration, and continuous process improvement

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong background in rates and fixed income, with solid knowledge of bonds and interest rate derivatives
• Established relationships with UK institutional investors, with a demonstrable track record of revenue generation
• Proven experience across primary and secondary markets
• Good understanding of relevant market regulations, guidelines, and sales workflows
• Commercial mindset with strong client engagement skills
• Analytical, proactive, and solutions-driven approach
• Leadership qualities and the ability to operate effectively within a team environment

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience on the sell-side
• Experience executing asset swaps alongside bond-related business
• Background within a major financial institution is preferred