Fixed Income Trader Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the fixed income trader opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for training and guidance to other staff on use of the Bloomberg Terminal and other industry platforms.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Aware of CFETS/SZSE and the underlying clearing houses
• Basic understanding of onshore equity trading
• Regulatory certification or willingness to attain in a short period of time
• Knowledge of Charles River (OMS), would be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, and Industry standard trade capture and risk management systems
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems in a timely manner
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one in a timely manner
• Building successful relationships, and persuading others to show support and empower their teams’ to achieve success

I would like to submit my application for the fixed income trader opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for trading support to the Taxable Fixed Income Trading desk.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Deep familiarity with mechanics and nuances of the LDI market
• Fundamental competence with basic swap analysis and pricing, including CSA valuation
• Experience in trading on electronic platforms Tradeweb, MarketAxess, FLEX
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail are vital
• Collegiate demeanour, detail orientated, good communication skills and a team player
• Enthusiasm, drive, curiosity and ambition to develop into a key investment idea generator
• Trading or relevant markets experience is preferred
• Background in quantitative and statistical approaches to financial markets is desirable

In response to your job posting for fixed income trader, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for best execution’ across a range of emerging market fixed income instruments, both local currency and external debt through cash and derivative products, for all BlackRock’s internal businesses.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Relevant MSRB rules and regulations
• Demonstrated passion for investment management
• Very good communication skills, and preferably Mandarin speaking, to be able to successfully work across teams across regions
• Should be able to work independently and take responsibility
• Strong team player and fast learner
• The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and/or the Singapore Exchange Singapore (SGX) Markets
• Experience with Bloomberg, Advent APX and Moxy, Orion, Salesforce, and/or Investor Tools Perform preferred
• Extensive working knowledge of fixed income mechanics and quantitative/relative value analysis

Please consider me for the fixed income trader opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for clients with insightful updates on market news and trends and how these affect their • Provide clients with insightful updates on market news and trends and how these affect their access to the debt capital markets.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• A deep understanding of Fixed Income specifically Distressed Credit, Rates and Foreign Exchange
• Previous market-making experience across markets such as Turkey, South Africa and Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) derivatives and currencies
• Strong quantitative skills Data modelling, Matlab
• Fixed Income general knowledge
• General understanding of banking regulations and Basel III
• Knowledge of Barclays infrastructure
• Proficient with Bloomberg, VBA or other coding experience
• Able to collaborate with many different areas of the firm

Please consider me for the fixed income trader opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for written and oral reports to clients on performance of account, the market, and performance of individual securities.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with Emerging Market products and trading is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite -strong Excel & Powerpoint and working knowledge of Access preferred
• Proven multitask abilities
• Prior experience with fixed income securities markets (including Treasury, Agency, Municipal and Corporate Bond trade execution) and knowledge of multiple trade execution and clearing systems including Bloomberg SSOX/TOMS, KCG BondPoint, TMC, TradeWeb
• Detailed knowledge of JPM internal systems (Morcom, Connect) preferred
• Primary point of contact for the sales force and sales force managers in regards to product street relationships pertaining to the product
• Trade independently (purchases and sales) within company and regulatory limits, risk parameters and policy
• Proven track record of knowledge and experience in specified trading designation and also able to execute client orders with minimal error