Exotic Interest Rate Trader, Director, London
JOB DESCRIPTION
A top tier investment bank is looking to add a director level exotic rates trader in London as they look to grow their team off the back of a successful last 12 months. The group trades a range of exotic rate products in G10 currencies (predominantly EUR, USD, GBP and CHF) as well as dealing in hybrid products. The desk is very well positioned in the market having a substantial client flow having on invested significantly in sales and structuring staff over the last 18 months. This is coupled with being able to take prop risk with different products and in different markets. This is one of the few desks where there is a significant appetite for risk.
REQUIRED:
Our client is looking for candidates who have traded complex rate products successfully over a sustained period of time at another top tier institution and who have a strong reputation in the market. The team are all extremely talented technically but also as communicators – and the candidate must share these characteristics. Typically, those who have gained MScs or PhD’s from the leading universities are most likely to be successful. At this stage, due to internal fluidity, there is no preference regarding exposure to certain products or markets, the main criterion is simply a proven ability to make money.
Excellent understanding of exotic rate products and the dynamics of the European market
Established track record and reputation in the market
Outstanding academics in a highly quantitative subject from a top tier university
IN RETURN:
Excellent compensation structure very closely correlated to performance
Healthy risk appetite
An exciting working environment
Personal growth within an ambitious team
Overview
In summary this is an exotic interest rate trading role with a top tier investment bank in London. The relevant candidate should be at director level at another market leading institution with experience trading exotic interest rate products. Exceptionally strong hybrid traders who have traded exotic products from other asset classes with interest rate components.
Contact: Daniel Scott on +44 (0) 203 141 8030
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