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Aegon is a Dutch multinational life insurance, pensions and asset management company.
(more about Aegon)Trader Central Dealing
Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 387 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $299 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.
We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.
We are an international business: Our 1,200 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.
The position
We are looking for a medior trader to join the central dealing team of Aegon Asset Management (AAM) in The Hague. Aegon Asset Management (AAM) is a global, active investment manager. Investors worldwide entrust our organization to manage approximately €345 billion on their behalf. Aegon Asset Management has operations throughout the UK, Continental Europe, North America and Asia.
In this role you will work seamlessly together with your colleagues and portfolio managers to ensure the perfect execution of trades. The Central Dealing team is a small team.
Key responsibilities:
- Execution of trades for our investment teams:
- Bonds and Equities
- Listed derivatives like futures and options
- OTC derivatives like interest rates swaps and FX forwards.
- as the central execution desk for rates and equity OTC derivatives within Aegon Asset Management.
- Complying to obligations from regulators. (i.e. Mifid II, SEC, AFM among them)
- Playing an active role in sourcing and managing liquidity and generate trading ideas.
- Producing periodical management reports regarding market shares, trading costs and KPI/KRI’s.
- Exploring new trading venues and/or techniques to enhance trading effectiveness and performance.
- Monitoring developments regarding legislations around trading in general.
- Supporting the Senior traders where needed.
- Solving booking issues from an execution perspective.
- Investigating and generating ideas regarding process improvements.
This is your future position because you:
As a trader in the Central Dealing team you are analytical and have a sharp eye for market development. You are a team player and have the ability to establish an outstanding relationship with the Portfolio Managers and brokers. Finally, you deliver your work in a reliable and consistent manner and you pay attention to the quality of your work.
Qualifications:
- You have 2- 5 years relevant working experience in financial markets
- as a minimum you have a Bachelor degree in Economics, Finance or related study
- are a CFA charter holder or willing to participate in this program
- are DSI certified or willing to register with the DSI and meet the compulsory Guidelines of the European Securities Markets Authority (ESMA) on knowledge, skills and expertise
- have affinity with trading and fixed income
- have excellent trading and negotiation skills
- are process oriented and proactively share new insights and ideas
- have excellent communication skills
- have an accurate, structured and well-organized way of working
- have experience with Excel and VBA
- are flexible to change from one activity to another many times a day
- Good sense of humor
What are we offering?
- Compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.
- You will receive a thirteenth month and a holiday allowance in the form of a monthly flex budget, amounting to 16.7% of your monthly salary
- Plenty of scope and budget for your personal development
- A minimum of 27 holiday days
- Reimbursement of your travel expenses
- Discount on Aegon life insurance products
- A good pension scheme
About Aegon Asset Management
People are living longer, and at Aegon we are excited by the opportunities this brings. We are here for everyone who wants to make the most of their time on our planet and leave it a little better than they found it. Aegon is an integrated, diversified, international financial services group. We are here to support every stage of a long, healthy life with guidance, financial advice, and propositions. With our solutions for investment, protection, and retirement, we give people the confidence to make the right choices for their future.
To succeed in our mission, we are looking for curious, ambitious, and empathic employees who dare to speak out and finish what they start. At Aegon, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a Financial Institution – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing distinct perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives, and experiences.
Enthusiastic? Apply!
Are you enthusiastic about this vacancy and do you think that Aegon is a good fit for you? Then we invite you to apply. Do you have any questions first? Send an email to diederick.kavelaars@aegon.nl.
You can find more information about our application process on our website.
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