My current job in Structured Credit Trading
In my current job as analyst, I am part of a unique trading desk within the world of credit derivatives such as credit default swaps. Prior to joining the desk, I had essentially only worked with equities, so there has truly been a lot to learn, although, I am certain that is true for every role.
I find my job here extremely interesting and challenging due to the uniqueness and complexity of the instruments and products, and due to the many different aspects to take into account. While the products themselves are niche, one still has to follow idiosyncratic events, macroeconomics, equities, rates, international relations, elections, etc. to properly understand market movements and establish a view. One of my favourite aspects about working in financial markets, is that there are so many unpredictable factors in play with limited information, and how the market moves can be interpreted as future expectations of market participants until something is realized. The responsibilities are also diverse, ranging from market-making, risk management, positioning, to quantitative analysis, which I also value highly.