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Job Description Department Overview: Global Credit Trading team (GCT) is responsible for credit trading in Emerging Europe, Asia and European IG, Financials, Covered Bonds, HY and US IG. The group is an active market maker in hard currency credit and supports primary bond activity. Flow trading, credit analysis, pricing, structuring, execution, hedging, electronic/voice trading and distribution are key components of the business. The team interact daily with Sales, Research and DCM/Syndicate.GCT aims to be at the front of the ongoing transformation in financial markets aided by data analytics and systematic trading. Successful candidates will be change leaders, with ambition to improve performance through the adoption of technology.Main Duties and Responsibilities of Role: GCT operates in a high paced environment and is looking for a candidate who can learn quickly and adapt to this fluid environment. The candidate will be part of the European Financials Credit Trading desk EMEA within GCT - a 4 member team trading European Financials in London and interact regularly with Sales, Syndicate, Research and Risk Management functions. It is essential that the candidate has a solid track record in trading Financials preferably AT1.Candidate ProfileQualification/Education Essential:University degree (at least 2:1), preferably math's/finance/economics/engineeringExperience/KnowledgeEssential:At least 3 years of Additional Tier 1 Financials Credit Trading experience.Excel, Word and PowerPoint.Good understanding of Fixed Income productsDesirable:Coding Skills: Python, JavaPersonal CompetenciesEssential:Can do attitude, positive mind set, adaptability and resilience.Curious, entrepreneurial and innovative problem solver.Genuine team player.Clear, concise and transparent communicator.Disciplined, customer-focused and results-driven.Attention to detail and disciplined.Able to work under pressure and in a high-paced environment.Ability to ingest large amounts of data under time pressure.Accountable for own actions and able to learn from mistakes.Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesMake markets competitively and consistently to the firms clients with the objective of producing stable sustainable revenue across the credit cycle.Meet PnL targets and ensure proper risk management.Provide cover and trade in other Financials sectors covered at the deskMaintain an active trading style and provide market colour to clients, sales and DCM.Use and promote technology proactivelyIdentify opportunities to increase market share & product income and execute initiatives to achieve it.Promote ING's Credit Trading franchise.Trade in various markets (bonds/CDS).INGs purpose is Empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. Every ING colleague is given the opportunity to contribute to that vision. We champion self-reliance and foster a collaborative and innovative culture. The Orange Code is our global manifesto for how we stay true to our purpose and our tradition of reinvention and empowerment. It is made up of ING Values (we are honest; we are prudent; we are responsible) and ING Behaviours: (you take it on and make it happen; you help others to be successful; you are always a step ahead)For us, success will only be achieved if we act with Integrity.Some companies see diversity as a box to be ticked. We see it as fundamental to our success and we encourage a proper work/life balance. At ING, you will be judged on your performance in line with the Orange Code. And thats a promise.ING Privacy StatementIn order to operate INGs recruitment process, we will collect and store personal data you provide. Please request the privacy statement should you wish to understand how ING UK uses and protects this information and visit our website for more information.