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.