Ninety One has promoted Saskia McMinn as a fixed income trader, expanding its fixed income trading desk.
The firm took home the Buy-Side Award for Fixed Income Trading Desk of the Year at the most recent The TRADE’s Leaders in Trading awards ceremony, in 2025.
In her new role, McMinn will report to Cathy Gibson, global head of trading at Ninety One, who commented, speaking to The TRADE: “This appointment reflects the firm’s continued commitment to internal mobility and fostering career development across the business.
“[McMinn’s] breadth of experience positions her well to contribute immediately in her new role. Her progression within the firm highlights both her strategic mindset and her proactive approach to career development.”
London-based McMinn initially joined the investment manager in September 2022 as an investment compliance associate.
She later moved up the ranks to portfolio implementation analyst in May 2024, where she assumed responsibility for supporting trade structuring and managing day-to-day fund transactions.
Prior to this, she has also served at accountancy firms Hill Vellacott and BDO UK.
Elsewhere, McMinn’s appointment also follows further shake-ups for Ninety One’s fixed income desk over the last few months.
In March 2026, Ed Wood swapped out his role as fixed income trader after five years at the buy-side firm to join Bloomberg as a credit sales specialist on the fixed income electronic trading team.
During his time at Ninety One, Wood had worked across global IG and HY credit, global rates, EM local and hard currency and FX spot, forwards and options.