The FICC Trader includes

skills certificate

The FICC Trader

| skills-certificate

skills certificate

The FICC Trader

| Skills Certificate
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5.5

Hours

27

Practical exercises

1

Exam

Learn all aspects of fixed income, currencies and commodities sales and trading at an investment bank.

Rates Markets and Products

39 video minutes

5 excel exercises

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Video minutes 39

Excel Exercises 5

  • US government bond market including TIPS and zero coupons
  • European government bond market including index linked Gilts, Gilt strips, and other inflation-linked bonds (e.g. Germany)
  • Asian government bond market including JGBi
  • Yield curve
  • Central bank activity and impact to capital markets

Credit Markets and Products

41 video minutes

9 excel exercises

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Video minutes 41

Excel Exercises 9

  • Credit ratings
  • Credit spreads and implied risk premia
  • US corporate bond market
  • European corporate bond market
  • Bonds with specialist including puttable, callable, contingent capital (coco), CLOs, CDOs, convertibles, and exchangables
  • Bank loans
  • Calculating bond yields
  • Calculating bond prices
  • Role of DCM versus the trading desk

FX and Commodities

19 video minutes

0 excel exercises

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Video minutes 19

Excel Exercises 0

  • FX definitions and quote methodology
  • FX spot market
  • Cross rates
  • Commodity markets

Fixed Income Derivatives

35 video minutes

8 excel exercises

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Video minutes 35

Excel Exercises 8

  • Options, forwards, and futures
  • Interest rate swaps
  • Swaptions
  • Credit default swaps and credit default indices
  • FX and commodity derivatives
  • Structured products

Collateral Management

33 video minutes

5 excel exercises

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Video minutes 33

Excel Exercises 5

  • What is collateral?
  • Types of collateral
  • Credit risk
  • Centralized clearing
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Wall Street Recognized Certification

Established on Wall Street, Financial Edge has taught at the biggest bulge-bracket firms since 2016, and now we offer that very same training online for you. It’s no secret that banking is fiercely competitive, which is why our Wall Street recognized certification is designed to let your employers know you have the skills to succeed.

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Practical exercises to work alongside videos and quick quizzes to test your understanding
Searchable library of 370+ playlists, 3500+ videos and Q&As
10 role-based learning pathways, including Investment Banking, Equity Research, Sales and Trading and more
Weekly live webinars
Streamlined company data (WACC. & EV bridge calculator, custom comparables)
Current and historic filings for over 7,500 firms globally
Current and historic filings for over 4,000 US firms
Link to, label and share data points in filings (limited to 10 for Free and Boost users, unlimited for Pro)
Regional and industry data sets
Ready-to-use sector and transaction models
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Frequently Asked Questions

What tech do I need?

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Access your course across desktop, laptop, tablet or phone; either via our web portal or the dedicated mobile app. While we have optimized our video quality and size, we recommend a broadband connection to enable uninterrupted video playback. A PDF reader and spreadsheet application are required to open the supporting resources.

Is it right for me?

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Our online courses reflect the training new analysts receive at the leading financial organizations. They're challenging, but if you want to demonstrate you are as good as the best in the industry then this is the course for you. The top investment banks will recognize our micro-degree certifications, making them perfect for graduates looking to land a job or a professional preparing for a new role.

Are Financial Edge's courses credible?

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The leading investment banks, as rated by the FT, hire us to train their incoming analysts. If you are looking to join the best analysts in the world, why not challenge yourself with the same content and certification with the same Wall Street instructors ready to answer your questions.

Will the FICC Trader help me get a job?

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Absolutely. Develop practical skills you can use to impress at interviews, whether you’re looking to break into finance or change roles.

How long do I have to complete the FICC Trader ?

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Everyone works at their own pace so there's no restrictions, all you need is an active Felix plan for the course you are completing. All Felix plans renew annually.

Are there any hidden costs?

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No. Everything you need is included, from instructor-led videos and Excel exercises to the exams.

What support will I get along the way?

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Our expert instructors are standing by to answer questions and help you develop a detailed understanding of finance complexities. Our technical support team are also ready to help with any system problems.

What is the difference between a Felix subscription and buying a single course?

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Purchasing a single course gives you lifetime access to that one program. Purchasing a yearly Boost or Pro Felix subscription gives you access to our full library of 50+ certifications for the duration of your subscription. With a Pro plan, you’ll also be able to access our streamlined company and market data alongside productivity tools.