Coolabah Capital Investments
Credit Trader (IG Credit)
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Credit Trader (IG Credit)
Qualitative Trader – Fixed Income Coolabah Capital Investments | London (Head Office)
About Coolabah Capital Investments
Coolabah Capital Investments is a leading global fixed-income investor, managing over USD $14 billion for institutional and retail clients. The firm focuses on delivering alpha through security-specific proprietary models, supported by:
- A 14-person portfolio management team
- 22 analysts across 61 full-time staff
- Global offices in London, Miami, Nassau, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland
About the Role
We are seeking a highly quantitative trader to join our portfolio management team based in London. Reporting to the US and European Head of Trading, this is a permanent, full-time position requiring 5 days-on-site commitment.
Core Responsibilities
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Ideation & Alpha Generation
- Identify and action α across entire fixed-income asset classes (OTC cash, derivatives, and listed markets).
- Develop, refine, and deploy proprietary quantitative frameworks.
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Deep Quantitative Analysis
- Conduct rigorous stress-testing, scenario analysis, and backtesting.
- Evaluate credit risk, interest rate exposure, and macroeconomic tail risks.
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Portfolio Construction & Execution
- Implement positions via quantitative models whilst managing trade-offs between return, risk, and liquidity.
- Execute trades across OTC derivatives, swaps, bonds, and structured products.
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Performance Monitoring & Risk Management
- Measure real-time portfolio P&L, risk exposures (VaR, stress metrics).
- Collaborate with compliance/risk teams to ensure regulatory adherence.
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Team Support
- Mentor junior analysts; contribute to firm-wide research and strategy development.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in credit markets, preferably with exposure to:
- IG (Investment Grade) credit, rates markets, or fixed income structuring.
- Strong academic foundation in:
- Maths, Statistics, Finance, or Economics.
- Problem-solving mindset with a track record of:
- Adaptability in high-pressure environments.
- Superior decision-making under ambiguity.
Advantageous (but not mandatory)
- Background in Financials preferred (e.g., banking, sovereigns, infrastructure).
- Coding proficiency (Python/R treasured; SQL/Excel a plus).
- Experience with:
- Proprietary trading systems (e.g., Bloomberg, QuantLib).
- Machine learning or statistical arbitrage applications.
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Non-Negotiable Attributes
- Honesty, reliability, & dependability (absolute integrity in risk management a must).
- Autonomous yet collaborative – ability to train under pressure but deliver independently.
- Quantitatively rigorous – fluency in financial modelling (hypothesis testing, probabilistic inference).
- Energetic; willing to work post-office hours when needed (emergency trading scenarios are not uncommon).
Compensation & Perks
Coolabah offers:
- Market-competitive salary tied to performance (annual review/merit considerations).
- Bonuses & equity – participation in share-based incentives tied to portfolio targets.
- High-stakes learning environment – sharp individuals rise quickly into leadership roles.
Candidates
No recruiters, please. Direct applications only.
We are equal opportunities employers. Flexibility on hourly syntax, but punctuality is a must.
Note: CVs include in the body text, per company standards. Ideal candidate will exhibit both technical brilliance and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, meritocratic firm.
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