Job Opportunity: Trading Strategist at BB Biotech
With a recent change in the leadership of the investment team, BB Biotech is re-evaluating its strategy, positions, and integration within the Bellevue Group. In alignment with this strategic approach, Bellevue seeks to attract a Trading Strategist for BB Biotech at Bellevue Asset Management. We are on the lookout for an experienced individual who excels in execution trading, demonstrates strong relationships with market participants, and possesses the ability to gauge market dynamics effectively to provide valuable insights to the investment management team.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This position reports to Christian Koch, Head of BB Biotech at Bellevue Asset Management, and will be based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Execution Trading
- Focus primarily on execution-related activities for the Head of BB Biotech, predominantly concerning listed equity instruments, FX, and other associated transactions.
- Develop clear trading plans to facilitate portfolio implementation and oversee the execution of these plans.
- Take all necessary measures to ensure best execution and effective implementation strategies for the firm.
- Advise the Head of BB Biotech on efficient execution strategies, providing insights on market conditions (liquidity, expected impact costs), calendar events, and other pertinent implementation factors.
- Monitor allocation to actual positions and sizes to manage individual position sizes, communicating with the Head of BB Biotech when actions are required.
- Identify areas for improvement, such as new execution venues, outsourcing opportunities, and leveraging technology solutions. Drive automation, streamlining, and harmonization of execution workflow processes.
Market Monitoring & Insight
- Maintain relationships and open communication with brokers to obtain trade flow information and identify liquidity.
- Build relationships to enhance understanding and provide market insights to the investment management team, particularly regarding portfolio names and upcoming events/milestones.
- Establish connections with ECM and banking divisions concerning the flow of deals.
- Monitor trading and prime brokerage activity on invested and shortlisted names, reporting findings to the investment management team.
Administrative & Other Trading Functions
- Coordinate with Bellevue Asset Management's Finance & Operations regarding cash management, NAV calculation, trade execution, and settlement.
- Oversee share buy-backs and market-making, collaborating with authorized trading counterparts while monitoring legal limits.
- Prepare necessary reporting linked to trading activities for BB Biotech and Bellevue Asset Management.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.