About the Role:

SIB is seeking to hire a highly motivated and experienced Rates Trader who plays a critical role in research, structuring, and execution of trading strategies, managing portfolios, and contributing to the fund’s overall success, with a focus on interest rate markets, including government bonds, interest rate swaps, futures and other related instruments. The rates trader should have a strong understanding of global macroeconomic trends, central bank policy, and yield curve dynamics to deliver consistent alpha within a disciplined risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities:


Trade Execution

Develop, execute, and manage trading strategies across multiple asset classes, including government bonds, interest rate derivatives, currency derivatives, futures, options, swaps, and repo markets in alignment with the fund’s strategy;
Optimise trade execution and portfolio structuring to achieve best pricing, return, and liquidity;
Manage the operational elements of the Sovereign Debt Desk.


Risk Management

Conduct detailed scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate potential outcomes of trades;
Managing interest rate and duration risk exposures by implementing hedging strategies and continuously monitoring trading activities to mitigate evolving risks;
Adhering to the fund’s risk management framework, ensuring compliance with all limits;
Stay informed about market developments, regulatory changes, and industry trends affecting trading activities.


Market Analysis

Monitor and analyze macroeconomic data, central bank policy, inflation trends, and yield curve movements to identify trading opportunities;
Provide market insights and strategy ideas to the portfolio management team.


Portfolio Management

Creating daily valuation and exposure reports of FIxed Income and Rates products for the Executive Director, Global Markets;
Tactical management of interest rate exposure, duration and curve positioning in the portfolio.


Research & Strategy Development

Develop and implement directional and macro-driven strategies across interest rate markets.


Technology & Tools

Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director, Global Markets.




Qualifications:

Education:


Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree CFA certification is a plus


Experience:


Minimum of 2 years experience trading rates products;
Deep understanding of global rates markets, yield curves, central bank policy impact, and currency derivatives.


Skills & Competencies:


Strong skills in research, portfolio construction and optimization, risk management, trade execution and Portfolio Management of government bonds, currency derivatives, and other interest rate products;
Strong quantitative and analytical skills;
Excellent decision making skills under pressure, with a disciplined approach to risk management;
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members in a fast-paced environment, and to interact with clients.