Sales & Trading Graduate Training Program – Global Fixed Income
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Salary
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£52,400
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3531 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,400, and KNG is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2422 (Finance and investment analysts and advisers, If the role focuses on investment analysis and client advisory). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3531 Brokers Most likely code | £36,700 | £52,400 | £52,400 | £52,400 |
2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers Also possible | £33,400 | £36,700 | £41,200 | £45,800 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
KNG is seeking highly motivated graduating seniors to join our Sales & Trading Training Program focused on Global Fixed Income and Emerging Markets in London.
Founded in 2004, KNG is a privately owned partnership specializing in global fixed income markets with a strong focus on emerging economies. We are market leaders in the secondary trading of illiquid assets and in delivering tailored solutions to both investors and issuers. With established offices in London and Lisbon and a growing presence in the United States, our activity spans Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
Our Fixed Income specialists serve institutional clients including banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and hedge funds. By combining deep market insight with efficient execution, we help institutional investors allocate capital and transfer risk across a wide range of financial asset classes.
The Program
Our Sales & Trading Training Program is designed for graduating seniors interested in pursuing a career in global financial markets. Participants will gain hands-on exposure to fixed income markets, emerging market credit, and the trading of complex and illiquid assets.
During the program, trainees will:
• Develop a strong foundation in global fixed income markets and emerging market dynamics
• Work closely with experienced traders and sales professionals
• Learn how to analyze complex credit situations and market opportunities
• Gain exposure to institutional client coverage and trade execution
• Support the trading desk in identifying market opportunities and delivering solutions to clients
Who We’re Looking For
• Graduating seniors (or recent graduates) with a strong interest in financial markets
• Analytical, entrepreneurial, and highly motivated individuals
• Strong quantitative, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative trading environment
What KNG offers:
- Meritocratic and highly motivating pay structure
- Ability to travel frequently
- Life-work balance
- Private Healthcare insurance.
If you are passionate about financial markets and want to begin your career in sales & trading within a global fixed income platform, we encourage you to apply.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with KNG, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Brokers (SOC 3531) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~20k in sample- Middle half £34,736–~64,896
- Median £49,816
- Going rate £52,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,700–47,160
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. KNG holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3531 going rate of £52,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.