Job Title Fixed Income Bond and Repo Trade Assistant Team, Director
Location London
Corporate Title Director
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director to establish and lead a new dedicated Trade Assistant team within our London Operations division, with a specialised focus on Fixed Income Bonds and Repo transactions. This critical role will serve as a vital bridge between our Fixed Income and Repo Sales and Trading desks and various Operations functions, driving efficiency, transparency, and proactive problem-solving specifically within the Fixed Income and Repo post-trade lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for building a high-performing team from the ground up, implementing robust processes and controls.
What we’ll offer you
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.
You can expect:
Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year
Your key responsibilities
Establish a new London-based Trade Assistant team focused on Fixed Income and Repo with support from non-UK locations.
Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and performance management to ensure the team consistently meets and exceeds service level agreements (SLAs)
Act as the primary point of contact and escalation for Fixed Income and Repo Sales and Trading desks regarding post-trade operational queries and issues
Drive the resolution of delayed and failed fixed income bond and repo settlements, liaising effectively with Middle Office, Settlement Teams, and external counterparties (e.g., Blackrock, BONY, Citi).
Improve visibility and reporting on fixed income and repo settlement statuses, providing clear, concise updates to trading desks and relevant stakeholders.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office, Risk, and Compliance specific to fixed income and repo markets.
Your skills and experience
Solid experience in Operations within a global investment bank, with significant exposure to Fixed Income Bonds and Repo post-trade processing, settlements, and reconciliation.
Proven experience in managing, leading, and developing high-performing teams, with a track record of building new functions or significantly transforming existing ones.
Deep understanding of fixed income and repo trade lifecycles, including SBL (Stock Borrow Loan), collateral management, and DTC/ECLR processes. Strong knowledge of industry settlement practices for fixed income instruments, market infrastructure (e.g., BONY, Citi, DTC), and regulatory requirements.
Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to identify operational risks, analyse complex problems, and implement effective solutions within a fixed income and repo context. Prior experience with trade booking systems and workflows
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, industry certifications) are a plus.
How we’ll support you
Training and development to help you excel in your career
A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
We value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)
About us
Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.
Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.
If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [email protected] to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.
We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
