Fixed Income Trader (NAIROBI)

Position: Fixed Income Traders
Department: Fixed Income
Reports To: Head of Fixed Income Trading

About Standard Investment Bank

Standard Investment Bank (SIB) is one of Kenya’s foremost financial services firms. We offer the market a single point-of-entry for Investment Banking, securities trading, and investment management.

SIB was founded in 1995 by Mr. James Wangunyu as a private company registered in Kenya. With a focus on high-value customer relationship management and integrity, the company rapidly flourished and increased its volume of equity trading business by a significant multiplier to achieve No 1. position in trade volume ranks well ahead of more established and older stockbrokers.

In 2005, SIB set up the Corporate Finance desk. Having attained experience, growth, and dominance in the existing service lines, in 2007, SIB secured the Unit Trust License. Our leadership within the region is demonstrated by having been involved in over 70% of corporate advisory mandates since 2005 in Kenya – the powerhouse economy of the region. 

Role Summary

We are seeking to recruit highly motivated, analytical, and results-driven Fixed Income Traders to join our growing team.

The successful candidates will be responsible for executing fixed income trades, monitoring market developments, managing client relationships, and supporting the achievement of the firm’s trading and investment objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute buy and sell orders for fixed income securities with precision.
• Oversee trade settlement processes alongside middle and back-office operations teams. 
• Monitor real-time market data& interest rate movements.
• Analyze macroeconomic indicators like inflation data and central bank policy decisions.
• Provide competitive price quotes directly to institutional and retail clients.
• Deliver timely market commentary and actionable investment ideas to accounts.
• Build strong network connections with institutional counterparties and broker-dealers.
• Partner with internal sales teams to win new trading mandates
• Enforce strict compliance policies that match CMA regulation.
• Formulate data-driven trading strategies using technical and fundamental analysis.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in financial markets and trading will be an added advantage.
• Membership in the Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA) and/or possession of the Authorized Securities Trader (ATS) Certification will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fixed income products, market dynamics, and trading platforms is desirable.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent understanding of financial markets and fixed income instruments.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to execute trades efficiently and accurately.
• A proactive attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.
• Strong risk management.

If you are passionate about financial markets and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to submit your application. Applications should include a detailed CV and relevant supporting documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.