Fixed Income Electronic Trading Lead

On behalf of our client, a leading financial services company, we are seeking a Fixed Income Electronic Trading Lead to bring our bond trading capability to market — owning the project end to end, from instrument configuration and connectivity through go-live and post-launch optimisation. You'll sit at the intersection of trading, technology, and operations, and be the person who makes the pieces fit together.

What you'll do

Project Leadership & Delivery Lead the Fixed Income electronic trading project from planning through go-live, managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder coordination Define the fixed income technical and operational roadmap Work closely with Risk, Operations, IT, and Compliance teams across all project phases Asset Class Configuration & Systems Configure fixed income instruments across trading, pricing, back-office, and client-facing platforms Manage pricing feed integrations, FIX/API connectivity, and execution workflow validation Maintain instrument static data standards including ISIN mapping, coupon schedules, and settlement parameters Operations, BO & Compliance Design and document end-to-end trade lifecycle and settlement workflows Establish exception handling and reconciliation procedures Ensure compliance with regulatory, reporting, and audit trail requirements Post-Launch Optimization Monitor platform performance, operational KPIs, and fill quality post-launch Identify and resolve workflow or system inefficiencies Provide ongoing support to trading, operations, and client-facing teams Requirements: 3–5 years of experience in fixed income operations, electronic trading, or capital markets technology Experience launching or configuring bond trading capabilities within banks, brokerages, or trading platforms Strong understanding of bond trading mechanics, settlement cycles, liquidity models, and fixed income workflows Hands-on experience with system configuration, FIX/API connectivity, and STP trade flows Strong project management, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills Comfortable working in fast-paced electronic markets environments What’s offered: Permanent role at a fast-growing, multinational company Competitive salaries and benefits Hybrid work setup Supportive and collaborative environment Unlimited opportunities for growth and development