About this role
The Trading business executes trades on behalf of all portfolio management teams at the firm. The team is organized along regions and asset classes, providing the best service to our investment teams, and achieving optimal outcomes for our clients. We believe BlackRock’s size and scale serves as a distinct advantage, uniquely positioning us to access liquidity and deliver consistently strong execution.
Job Purpose/Background:
The Fixed Income Trading Team in London is seeking a trader to cover the execution of core rates market products. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with portfolio managers, multiple internal groups, and the sell-side, in order to provide liquidity, best execution, and market flow information for investment activities in cash government bonds, financing and interest rate derivative markets. An in-depth knowledge of the LDI market and familiarity with regulatory driven derivative market nuances are preferable.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide best execution in core rates cash and derivative markets for the LDI, fundamental and index fixed income teams
Execute vanilla derivative instruments covering IRS and Futures
Provide effective execution of cash markets with active experience in auctions and syndications alongside strong abilities in e-trading
Assist with bespoke derivative transactions such as re-couponing, CSA change and novations
Assist PM teams to effectively price derivative nuances across varying CSA limitations
Provide insight into market activity and disseminate market intelligence and flow information
Interact and develop close relationships with sell-side and provide input on counterparty relationships
Management of orders, work flow, and prioritisation of trades
Qualifications:
Must have significant fixed income trading experience across multiple products
Familiarity with mechanics and nuances of the LDI market. Experience with non-linear rates products, including swaptions and volatility strategies, would be beneficial
Fundamental competence with basic swap analysis and pricing, including CSA valuation
Experience in trading on electronic platforms i.e. Tradeweb, MarketAxess, FLEX. Demonstrated use of data, automation or technology to improve trading workflows and execution outcomes would be advantageous
Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail are vital
Ability to work in entrepreneurial environment and to be a motivated self-starter
Demonstrate the ability to prioritise demands in a high volume, pressurised business
Collegiate demeanour, detail orientated, good communication skills and a team player
Adaptability to take on ad hoc projects and tasks
Advanced degree or CFA preferred
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
Guidance on AI use for candidates
At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
Skills Required
- Significant fixed income trading experience across multiple products
- Familiarity with mechanics and nuances of the LDI market
- Experience with non-linear rates products (swaptions, volatility strategies)
- Fundamental competence with swap analysis and pricing, including CSA valuation
- Experience trading on electronic platforms (Tradeweb, MarketAxess, FLEX)
- Demonstrated use of data, automation or technology to improve trading workflows
- Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work as a motivated self-starter in an entrepreneurial environment
- Ability to prioritise demands in a high-volume, pressurised business
- Collegiate demeanour, good communication skills and team player
- Adaptability to take on ad hoc projects and tasks
- Advanced degree or CFA
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with a stated company match formula (subject to plan caps) alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is prominently featured. Feedback suggests these elements make the financial-wellness offering a notable strength among large employers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of at least 16 weeks for primary caregivers, plus adoption support, fertility benefits, and child/elder back‑up care, is highlighted across materials. Offerings are substantial, with specifics varying by location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off for many U.S. salaried roles, paired with sick and bereavement leave, provides generous time‑away options. Wellness resources such as free access to Calm and an Employee Assistance Program further support rest and recovery.
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What We Do
As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
Why Work With Us
Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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