UK Credit Sales - Agency Broker Dealer

We are seeking an experienced Credit Sales Trader to join our London-based team at a leading agency broker dealer. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating and executing credit flow across UK institutional clients, with a focus on real money accounts and hedge funds.

This is a client facing, revenue generating role requiring strong market knowledge, an established client network, and the ability to operate in an agency execution environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with UK-based institutional clients, including asset managers, pension funds, insurance companies, and hedge funds
• Execute secondary market trades in investment grade and high yield credit (cash bonds, and potentially CDS where relevant)
• Provide market colour, trade ideas, and relative value opportunities to clients
• Drive flow business through proactive coverage and high-quality execution
• Work closely with trading, research, and syndicate teams to deliver best in class client service
• Maintain a strong understanding of market dynamics, liquidity conditions, and regulatory developments
• Ensure all trading activity complies with internal policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., MiFID II)

Required Experience & Skills

• 5-10 years' experience in credit sales or sales trading within an investment bank, broker dealer, or agency platform
• Strong relationships with UK buy side clients, particularly real money investors and hedge funds
• Proven track record of generating revenue and growing client relationships
• Solid product knowledge across European/UK credit markets (IG, HY; structured credit is a plus)
• Strong execution skills and understanding of electronic and voice trading workflows
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, client driven environment
• High attention to detail and strong risk awareness

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating within an agency broker or non balance sheet model
• Familiarity with electronic trading platforms (e.g., MarketAxess, Tradeweb, Bloomberg)
• Understanding of portfolio trading and algorithmic execution in credit markets
• Relevant regulatory qualifications (e.g., FCA CF30 / SMCR certification as applicable)

Personal Attributes

• Commercially driven with strong client focus
• Self starter with the ability to build a franchise within a growing platform
• Collaborative team player with a high level of integrity
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic market environment