Head Treasury Trading

What it's about

Partners Group is looking for a Head Treasury Trading to oversee all trading activities linked to Partners Group managed funds, client mandates, as well as its own balance sheet. The role entails leading a small team, comprised of traders and regulatory experts.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the Treasury Trading desk in all day-to-day aspects, on behalf of PG’s advised and managed funds, mandates as well as PG’s own balance sheet.
• Provide execution of trades of any complexity in all main asset classes like FX, equities and cash management instruments, including derivatives.
• Be the overall business responsible for the trading infrastructure including interfaces between portfolio, treasury management and trade execution systems such as Thinkfolio, Triton, Wallstreet Suite and FXAII/360T.
• Manage the team's service catalogue and KPIs in an entrepreneurial fashion, while constantly analysing data on resulting benefits for clients and shareholders.
• Identify and manage high-risk areas adequately supported by a control framework; be on top of and act according to regulations and upcoming regulatory changes.
• Own ISDA negotiations with banks.
• Develop new and strengthen existing business relationships with counterparties, including banks.
• Create value-add initiatives to increase performance, minimize risk and increase scalability.
• Be the interface with the middle office and maintain close interaction for all settlement and reporting aspects (e.g. best execution).
• Act as a center of excellence within global treasury for portfolio management and investment teams with advice on trade implementation for the covered asset classes.
• Maintain regular interaction with other departments such as legal, compliance, structuring, business applications, audit, tax, etc.
• Be a member of the Counterparty Risk Group and part of the Best Execution Committee.

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What we expect

• Has a minimum of 10-15 years of execution trading experience, including in a leadership position, at an asset manager, a private bank, or within the treasury desk of a global universal bank.
• Multi-asset experience (incl. equities); experience with FX is a must-have.
• Has experience owning, implementing and adapting trading information systems.
• Has strategic capabilities to establish goals/vision for Partners Group with regards to its trading activities, and build a realistic plan, in line with the firm’s priorities.
• The ability to withstand pressure, a fast-pace and deliver multiple tasks at the same time.
• An individual with strong numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• An individual who creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team.
• An individual who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in his/her approach to making decisions.
• Existing trading relationships with global banks is a strong plus.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency German or an additional languages is appreciated.

What we offer

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace, and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best talent, by offering a workplace where results are recognized and rewarded. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:

• Professional, international working environment.
• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company.
• Entrepreneurial culture with opportunities to in a collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities.
• Education assistance program.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Lunch allowance, and a variety of fringe benefits designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our team members.

At Partners Group, we value new ideas benefiting of our clients, our employees, and our community. We seek individuals excited about contributing to a humble, inclusive, and transparent working environment. Partners Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering a diverse work environment.

We are working with Russell Reynolds, an external executive search firm, and if you are shortlisted, your details will be shared with them as part of the selection process.