Rates Trading – Executive Director, Sydney

Step into a fast-paced trading environment where your expertise will help build a stronger global AUD and NZD rates franchise. As an Executive Director youll have the opportunity to build client relationships manage risk and drive business growth. Join a collaborative team that values initiative leadership and continuous improvement. Make a direct impact on our franchise and develop your career in a global innovative setting.

Job Summary

As an Executive Director in the rates trading global franchise you will help cover institutional accounts and make markets in interest rate and FX derivatives and securities. Your role will involve managing risk liquidity and exposure and contribute to all aspects of the trading desk including pre-trade analysis research trade processing and strategy design. You will work closely with colleagues locally and offshore to help grow the franchise.

Job Responsibilities

• Make markets in interest rate and FX derivatives and securities for institutional clients
• Build and develop new customer relationships to expand the franchise
• Manage risk and client flows in a structured manner
• Take initiative to improve business processes and systems
• Understand and follow firm policies for risk management and regulatory compliance
• Play an active role in training mentoring and developing junior team members
• Lead and participate in people initiatives including recruiting and training

Required Qualifications Capabilities and Skills

• Experience working within an investment bank
• Minimum 7 years of relevant product experience
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and willingness to invest in others growth
• Extensive experience as a price-maker in relevant products
• Strong communication skills for effective client and internal stakeholder interaction
• Detailed understanding of fundamental and technical aspects of traded products and support functions
• Ability to calculate and reconcile P&L and risk

Preferred Qualifications Capabilities and Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a global team managing partnerships with offshore colleagues
• Self-directed highly motivated and able to work independently