Senior Credit Trader

Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Risk Management · Financial Analysis

In short

Swedbank is seeking a Senior Credit Trader in Stockholm to lead and develop their credit trading franchise. The role involves taking primary risk for the SEK Investment Grade credit trading book, driving revenue, and collaborating with various internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead and further develop one of the leading credit trading franchises in the Nordic market.
Take responsibility for the SEK Investment Grade credit trading book as primary risk taker and market maker.
Drive revenue generation through active trading, client facilitation, and identification of market opportunities.
Work closely with Sales, DCM, Syndicate, Research, Risk and other key stakeholders across the bank.
Maintain and develop relationships with institutional investors, issuers, and market participants.
Contribute to the strategic development of the Credit Trading business and Swedbank's broader Corporate & Institutions franchise.
Gain deep insights into macroeconomic developments, credit markets, and issuer dynamics in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

Relevant University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
Extensive experience in credit trading, fixed income markets, and market-making activities.
Strong understanding of Scandinavian and European credit markets.
Experience with SEK-denominated credit products is considered a significant advantage.
Deep knowledge of credit products, fixed income instruments, market risk, liquidity risk, and portfolio management.
Experience working with institutional clients and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with strong commercial judgement.
Ability to perform under pressure, make sound decisions, and navigate volatile market conditions.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills combined with a high degree of integrity, accountability, and risk awareness.
A collaborative colleague with the ability to inspire while balancing commercial objectives with prudent risk management and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Personal and professional growth through self-leadership and continuous development.
Meaningful work that positively impacts our workplace, our customers, and society.
An open and collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional teamwork and provides networking opportunities.
A supportive and inclusive environment that promotes a balanced and sustainable work-life, with flexible working conditions when suitable for the role.
Country-specific benefits, including banking offers, a pension plan, our share-based reward program, health insurance in the Baltics and a health allowance in Sweden.

Skills

Credit TradingFixed IncomeMarket MakingSEKRisk ManagementPortfolio ManagementStakeholder Management

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About Swedbank

Since 1820, Swedbank has been the bank for the many households and businesses. We are a modern financial services platform focused on customer satisfaction. Our goal is to encourage people to save for a better future, and we aim to help people, businesses and society to grow by promoting a healthy and sustainable economy. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and equality help us to grow and achieve our goals. We encourage a culture built on trust, respect and our values - open, simple and caring. With 7.4 million private customers and more than 600,000 corporate and…

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