Securities Lending Trader London, England
Brown Brothers Harriman
Full Time
London, England
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!
At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.
If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.
Join us as a Securities Lending Trader
Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Securities Lending Trader to join our Global Securities Lending team in London. In this role you will assist in the lending of securities on behalf of BBH’s agency lending clients, and in accordance with the standards and practices of the securities lending market. This position is responsible for recognizing and negotiating a maximum return for both the client and BBH.
Some of your key responsibilities include:
Trading
- Monitor, interpret and analyze global financial markets to ensure profitable pricing of security loans.
- Negotiate with approved borrowers to price trades.
- Ensure loans are sufficiently collateralized.
- Negotiate loan pricing with counterparty institutions and rebate rate adjustments with lending clients.
- Ensure trading activities are in alignment and compliance with BBH strategy and risk management.
Client Service
- Partner with other areas of Securities Lending to resolve issues.
- Develop and maintain strong borrower relationships.
- Determine client guidelines for lending by partnering with sales staff and custody customers.
- Develop and maintain a strong industry presence.
- Create and process revenue projections for prospective clients.
Product Development
- Recommend new opportunities for lending.
- Monitor securities inventory to maximize lending opportunities.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or related discipline required.
- 4-5+ years of relevant work experience.
- Experience working in the financial services industry
- Knowledge of BBH products, services and systems
- Knowledge of Securities Lending markets and processes required.
- Knowledge of global asset classes and financial markets.
- Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate with advanced trading professionals.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while meeting deadlines.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products.
- Coding skills (VBA, Python) preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
- This role will require certification under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR)
What You Can Expect At BBH:
If you join BBH you will a find collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.
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