Director, Rates Trading

Job Purpose

Manage a rates trading book focused on products such as government bonds, interest-rate swaps, and related instruments. Optimize P&L under defined risk limits while providing pricing and liquidity to sales and clients.

Key Result Areas

• Trade rates products such as government bonds, swaps, and repos within approved mandates.
• Provide competitive pricing and liquidity to internal Sales and key clients.
• Manage risk metrics such as duration, PV01, and basis exposures.
• Monitor macroeconomic data, central-bank policy, and market technicals to inform trading strategies.
• Coordinate with Market Risk and Product Control on reporting, valuation, and limit monitoring.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• 8–12 years experience in rates trading.
• Strong understanding of interest-rate markets and risk management.
• Proficiency in Bloomberg and risk tools.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
  
  

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