Sales Trader Fixed Income - CIS Region

Candidates must be fluent in English and speak Turkish, Russian, or another CIS-related language

The AFS Interest Rates Division has roots dating back 175 years and continues to expand in both its core established markets, and new ones. In total AFS Group counts close to 200 employees, with ambitious growth plans best centered on how to best serve our customers in this dynamic, ever-changing, and fast-paced markets. The AFS Interest Rates Division consists of a group of 40+ ambitious and motivated professionals across Money & Capital Markets and Fixed Income, providing best in class solutions to serve a variety of public sector, corporate, banking, and institutional clients.

We are looking to hire a talented and ambitious sales trader for the Fixed Income desk focusing on the Turkish and CIS market. The Fixed Income desk is active in various types of bonds, from government and SSA to corporates and financials, across IG and HY space.  The ideal candidate will support client development across the region, help build relationships with institutional end-clients, and contribute to expanding  AFS’s footprint in the Emerging Markets fixed-income space. This role is suited for someone with solid market understanding, strong motivation to learn, and the drive to grow within the EM fixed income space. An in-depth knowledge of the region and its institutions/market structure is preferred as well as the knowledge of the Turkish or Russian language – an additional language within the CIS region would be a plus.

In this role you will be focusing on:

• Developing and managing a client portfolio, with a focus on end -accounts and high potential markets.

• Identify clients’ needs, facilitate and close transactions, and proactively act to achieve best-in-market customer satisfaction.

• Actively looking for new and cross-selling opportunities within AFS Group departments.

• Conduct market research where you will research and analyze market trends, technological advancements, potential clients, and their industry trends, to help inform business decisions.

• Ensure brand awareness and building your network, also through participation in business events, fairs, and other occasions.