Junior Credit Trader - European Credit Boutique

OverviewOur client is a fast-growing Hamburg-based alternative credit boutique managing over €300 million across UCITS and AIF strategies. The firm focuses on event-driven and special-situations credit across European markets — including subordinated, hybrid, convertible bonds, and distressed opportunities. The firm partners with institutional investors such as banks, family offices, and pension funds and is now expanding its trading capabilities.The RoleThe firm is creating its first in-house trading desk and seeks a Junior Credit Trader to become the founding member of this function. The role offers direct exposure to the Founder & CIO, hands-on execution across European credit markets, and a path toward portfolio management.ResponsibilitiesExecute trades across corporate bonds, leveraged loans, and distressed securities in European credit marketsMaintain relationships with major sell-side credit desks and voice brokersOptimise execution on electronic platforms (Bloomberg, MarketAxess, Tradeweb)Provide daily market color and liquidity insights to the investment teamMonitor event-driven situations (restructurings, M&A, liability management)Manage trade lifecycle: execution, confirmation, settlement, reconciliationContribute to building trading infrastructure and ensure BaFin complianceCandidate Profile2–3 years’ experience in credit trading, sales, or execution at an investment bank or asset managerDeep knowledge of European corporate bond markets; experience with hybrid, subordinated, or distressed instruments a plusProficiency with Bloomberg Terminal and electronic trading platforms; strong Excel skillsGerman and English fluency requiredEntrepreneurial, analytical, and decisive under pressure with strong attention to detailOpportunityFounding role in a newly established trading functionDirect mentorship from the Founder & CIOExposure to complex credit and special-situations strategiesClear growth trajectory toward portfolio management in a high-performance boutique environment