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Thomas P
I'm Thomas P and I work at Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CACIB) as a trader in the Global Markets Division. It is in this department that transactions requiring intervention on the financial markets are managed. They may concern the Bank's structural operating needs as well as those of our clients.
In the trading room, I work on a trading desk in constant interaction with the other participants: sales personnel, structurers and support functions (market risks, middle office, etc.).
How would you describe the position of trader?
There are different areas of activity in the trading room: Equity, Forex and Fixed Income. I work in the Fixed Income section as a primary dealer. In concrete terms, my job is to provide liquidity on the various securities issued by European Union Member States and to participate in the investment of the debt of these States on the financial markets. I also have to meet the investment needs of our various clients (insurers, pension and investment funds, etc.).
What are the peak periods of your job during the year?
My activity is regulated by economic and political developments. Nothing is really seasonal: there are just some periods that are more active than others. What is particular about this profession is that it is constantly evolving: every day is different from the next, depending on current or future trends and developments.
Can you describe your typical day?
My day begins at 8 am when the markets opening. We answer clients’ requests for quotes all day long while keeping abreast of the latest news, which may have an impact on the financial markets.
The day ends when the European markets close around 7 pm.
What career path is required to reach your position and what are the possibilities for development?
For my part, I trained as an engineer with a specialisation in financial mathematics and computer science at the Leonard de Vinci Engineering School (ESILV). It’s important to do internships as early as possible to get to know these professions first-hand. I joined Crédit Agricole CIB for an internship at the end of my studies as an inflation trader assistant and then I had the opportunity to go to New York on the International Corporate Volunteer scheme as an inflation and interest rate derivatives trader analyst. These experiences enabled me to gradually build up my knowledge and to be operative within a very short period.
What advice would you give to someone thinking of taking up a similar position?
For this job, two qualities that I highly recommend are being enthusiastic and curious. At first some concepts may seem abstract but once you grasp them, you concretely understand the usefulness of each product and the role of our profession in the financial and economic system.