Multi-Asset Execution Trader

Business Area: Fixed Income, Treasury and Trading

Place of Work: London

Contract Type: Permanent

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

About the role

In your role as Multi-Asset Execution Trader you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to support multi-asset execution activities for the Scheme and Portfolio Management teams.

The individual will work as part of a team of four supporting the execution activities across all products for the Scheme. Products include fixed income, fx, equities, listed and OTC derivatives.

As part of the team the individual will be expected to help drive process improvement as well as identify new and alternative technology to support the execution process.

What you will do

• Primarily focus on execution related activities alongside the other execution team members and the broader investment team members with a focus towards fx and fixed income products
• Take all sufficient steps to ensure best execution and effective implementation strategies
• Manage flow of PM orders fairly
• Provide advice to PMs on efficient and effective implementation of execution strategies, providing colour on market conditions (liquidity, expected impact costs), calendar events and anything else relevant to implementation
• Cultivate relationships with counterparties and stakeholders
• Drive automation, streamlining and harmonisation of execution workflow processes across desks and functions
• Identify areas of improvement (e.g. new execution venues, outsourcing opportunities, leveraging technology solutions)

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Experience of buy-side execution, preferably in fixed income or fx
• An understanding and knowledge of various asset classes and markets (equity, debt, futures, OTC derivatives, Forward FX, developed and emerging market)
• Strong analytical and organisational skills and rigorous attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain relationships within team, across stakeholders and with counterparties
• Good knowledge of the regulatory environment

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.

Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Days to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves.

Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them 'front and centre' of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK.

We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit .

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent.

We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting .