FIXED INCOME TRADER

FIXED INCOME TRADER

Dyer & Blair Uganda Limited, a leading investment banking and securities brokerage firm, is seeking a highly motivated, competent, and results-driven professional to join its team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Primary Market – Government Securities Auctions

• Monitor the Bank of Uganda auction calendar and provide weekly updates to management.
• Prepare and submit client auction participation applications within required deadlines.
• Communicate auction results and client allotments promptly after auction close.
• Coordinate settlement of successful bids with Operations within required settlement timelines.

2. Primary Market – Corporate Bond Placements

• Support placement of corporate bonds and MT programmes with investors.
• Maintain investor subscription and commitment trackers.
• Follow up with clients on subscription forms and payment completion.
• Liaise with Operations to ensure smooth settlement of corporate bond allocations.

3. Secondary Market Trading

• Execute client buy and sell orders for government securities and listed corporate bonds on the Uganda Securities Exchange.
• Provide indicative pricing on fixed income securities upon client request.
• Ensure best execution on all client transactions.
• Record all trades accurately and promptly in the broker back-office system.

4. Client Relationship Management

• Maintain regular engagement with fixed income clients (minimum monthly contact)
• Advise clients on auctions, new issuances, and portfolio rebalancing opportunities
• Distribute weekly fixed income market updates prepared by Research
• Identify reinvestment and cross-selling opportunities for maturing client positions
• Escalate significant client redemptions or withdrawals to management in a timely manner

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• CISI International Introduction to Securities & Investment (Paper 1) – Mandatory
• CISI Regulations and Market Practice (Paper 2) – Mandatory
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in fixed income trading, treasury, stockbroking, investment analysis, or capital markets.
• Strong understanding of securities markets and investment products
• Strong analytical, communication, and client relationship management skills

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to uganda@dyerandblair.com, clearly indicating the position applied for in the email subject line.

Applicants are required to attach their academic documents as a single consolidated PDF attachment.

The subject of the email should be: FIXED INCOME TRADER – APPLICATION ~ “FULL NAME”

Deadline

26th June, 2026

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted