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Rates trader Remote

YO AI Labs


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Title: Rates Trader

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

We are seeking experienced Rates Traders to support an AI training project focused on evaluating algorithmic trading strategies for fixed-income markets. Candidates will apply their trading expertise to assess AI-generated strategies and improve their real-world accuracy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate AI-generated trading strategies for rates products.
  • Assess market viability across interest rate swaps swaptions Treasury futures SOFR Eurodollar and repo instruments.
  • Provide structured feedback on algorithmic strategies and trading decisions.
  • Identify gaps between AI recommendations and real-world trading practices.
  • Recommend improvements to trading logic and quantitative strategy performance.
  • Explain market reasoning through written and verbal discussions.
  • Collaborate remotely with project and technology teams.
Required Qualifications
  • Current or former Rates Trader at an investment bank or hedge fund.
  • Extensive experience trading interest rate swaps swaptions Treasury futures SOFR/Eurodollar and repo products.
  • Strong understanding of rates market structure pricing and risk management.
  • Experience evaluating algorithmic or systematic trading strategies.
  • Excellent analytical written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to assess market scenarios and explain complex trading decisions.

Preferred: VP-level or Director-level experience on an algorithmic or systematic Rates desk along with experience collaborating on trading technology or systems projects.