Roles & Responsibilities
Are you ready to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment? As a Rates Trader, you’ll be at the heart of market activity, collaborating with top professionals and building your expertise in fixed income. This role offers the opportunity to develop trading strategies, manage risk, and make a direct impact on our business. If you’re driven, analytical, and passionate about markets, this is your chance to grow your career in a world-class team.
Job Summary
As an Associate in the Rates Trading team, you will work in a dynamic and busy trading floor environment, helping traders cover institutional accounts and make markets in a range of fixed income products. You will assist in managing risk, liquidity, and exposure, and support all aspects of the trading desk, including pre-trade analysis, research, trade processing, and strategy design. You will be empowered to develop your market expertise and contribute to the team’s success.
Job Responsibilities
- Understand market drivers and stay on top of market moves, developing cross-asset insights
- Independently resolve P&L reconciliation issues
- Ensure all relevant parties are informed of key developments
- Provide solution-based frameworks to business practices and clients
- Take initiative to improve processes and outcomes
- Balance revenue generation with building a client franchise
- Communicate market drivers effectively to clients
- Develop and execute trading strategies
- Follow firm policies for risk management and regulatory compliance
- Build trust with clients by understanding and responding to their needs
- Assist with post-trade processes, ensuring accuracy and internal controls
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant fieldMinimum 3 years’ experience in Rates or FX TradingDetailed understanding of P&L calculation and reconciliationStrong knowledge of fundamental and technical aspects of traded products and support functionsProficiency with market and product terminology, including quantitative frameworks (e.g., pricing, models)Knowledge of direct costs throughout the transaction lifecycleUnderstanding of different types of risk and risk management strategiesAbility to explain and anticipate market movementsExecution-oriented, with a thorough understanding of the transaction cycleAbility to perform under competitive pressures while focusing on client needs; comfortable interacting with business clients and managementStrong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiencesPreferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
Experience developing and implementing trading strategiesFamiliarity with cross-asset implications and multi-product tradingAdvanced quantitative skills and experience with trading modelsProven ability to build and maintain client relationshipsExperience in a global trading environmentDemonstrated ability to share knowledge and mentor team membersOpen to potentially moving to a different financial hub in the futureTo apply for this position, please use the following URL :
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customer mindset
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Trust
Regulatory Compliance
Engaging with stakeholders
Achieving Results
Risk Management
Results Oriented
Strategy
Internal Controls
FX Trading
Trading Strategies
Communication Skills
Team Player
Providing expert advice
Fixed Income
Stakeholder Management
Terminology
Pricing
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