
Welcome to the team: Senior Bond Trader Credit and Financials (m/f/diverse)
at Commerzbank
Posted 16 days ago
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The Senior Bond Trader for Credit and Financials will manage trading activities across primary and secondary bond markets, focusing on bank bonds and subordinated instruments (T2, AT1). You will run a trading book independently, manage credit derivatives, and collaborate closely with Syndicate, Origination and Sales to serve issuers and investors. The role requires strong expertise in algorithmic trading and e-trading, advanced risk management and hedging strategies, and the ability to drive digitization efforts on the trading desk. Excellent communication, investor engagement and the ability to perform under pressure are essential.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Frankfurt
- Country
- Germany
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description

We have enough challenges - and now we need you to tackle them!
Your tasks
- The Bond Trading team plays a crucial role in risk transformation within Commerzbank and works closely with other key stakeholders in the Bonds area, such as Syndicate, Origination, and Sales.
- Trading acts as the risk and flow processing arm for both primary and secondary markets.
- From a primary market perspective, trading activities are aligned with the objectives established to meet the needs of bond issuers, who are key clients of our business.
- On the secondary side, trading collaborates closely with Sales and the Origination Team to achieve business goals as defined from both the investors' and issuers' perspectives.
- Trading manages risk positions originating from various areas within the business. However, all activities are driven by a client-centric approach across asset classes.
Your profile
- Several years of extensive trading experience in the field of credit securities, with a focus on bank bonds and financial institutions, including subordinated instruments such as T2 and AT1
- Proven track record of running a trading book independently and generating consistent profits
- Professional experience in managing credit derivatives
- Demonstrated expertise in working with algorithmic trading systems, e-trading, and the ability to initiate and support digitization efforts on the trading desk
- Excellent technical skills in risk management and a strong understanding of diverse trading and hedging strategies
- Representational authority in both the market and within the company
- Ability to perform under pressure and make informed decisions promptly
- Strong team orientation with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Fluency in English is required; German or additional European language skills are advantageous
- Confident demeanor with strong communication and presentation abilities
- Extensive experience in maintaining direct dialogue and engaging with all relevant investors
Our Benefits
- 30 days of vacation
- Flexible work
- Employee conditions
- Professional training & development
30 days of vacation; Flexible work; Employee conditions; Professional training & development; Capital-forming benefits; Friendly work environment; Diverse tasks; Work-life balance
The company
Commerzbank is the leading bank for the Mittelstand and with a comprehensive portfolio of financial services a strong partner for corporate client groups and private and small-business customers in Germany. We are a bank that is characterized by a fair and cooperative relationship with one another and with our customers.
We appreciate working in inspiring teams of people who bring a diverse background. We offer a creative environment and excellent career development opportunities. Work Life Balance is very important to us. And of course, we know that a good job also includes an attractive salary.
Contact
Would you like to become a member of a strong and dedicated team? If so, please submit your application online. If you have any further enquiries about this role, please contact Matthias Beuermann, +49 69 136 87727 or email him at matthias.beuermann@commerzbank.com.






