Standard Investment Bank (SIB) is one of Kenya's foremost financial services firm. We offer the market a single point of entry for Investment Banking, Investment Management, Securities Trading and Corporate Finance.

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Fixed Income Traders (NAIROBI)

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

Experience

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Finance / Accounting / Audit

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.

If you are passionate about financial markets and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to submit your application.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidates should possess:

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.

Qualifications and Experience

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.

• Executing fixed income trades
• Monitoring market developments
• Managing client relationships
• Supporting the achievement of the firm’s trading and investment objectives

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent understanding of financial markets and fixed income instruments
• Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to execute trades efficiently and accurately
• Proactive attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic
• Strong risk management

• 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