Commercial & Investment Bank - G10 Rates Trader, Associate

Job Description :

Join a fast-paced trading floor where your expertise will drive market impact and client success. This role offers significant career growth, skill development, and the chance to work alongside industry leaders. You'll gain exposure to complex products and be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration. Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of our trading business.

As a G10 Rates Trader - Associate within our Rates Trading team, you will play a key role in supporting institutional clients and managing risk across USD Rates products. You'll work closely with senior traders, contribute to market-making, and help optimize risk management for large trades. Your work will directly impact our clients and the firm, while fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture. You'll be empowered to share ideas, solve problems, and build strong client relationships..

Job responsibilities

• Support day-to-day client requests and trading needs
• Analyze market drivers, moves, and cross-asset implications
• Resolve P&L reconciliation issues independently
• Communicate key developments to relevant stakeholders
• Balance revenue generation with building a client franchise
• Execute trades and establish competence with clients
• Adhere to firm policies for risk management and regulatory compliance
• Ensure accuracy in post-trade processes and internal controls
• Share information and ideas to help the team succeed
• Track supply and demand to provide accurate product information
• Assist with pre-trade analysis and trade processing

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum 3 years experience in an investment banking environment
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics, Mathematics or a related field
• Proficiency in Python, VBA, and Excel
• Detailed understanding of trade booking and P&L implications
• Ability to calculate and reconcile P&L with minimal guidance
• Strong knowledge of fundamental and technical aspects of rates products
• Familiarity with transaction lifecycle and execution processes
• Ability to communicate concepts clearly to various audiences
• Comfortable interacting with business clients and management
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently
• Demonstrable proficiency with market and product terminology

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience supporting all aspects of a trading desk
• Ability to anticipate and explain market movements
• Knowledge of direct costs along the transaction lifecycle
• Appreciation for balancing client needs and competitive pressures
• Experience cultivating client relationships in a trading environment
• Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with pricing models
• Proactive approach to sharing knowledge and supporting team success