Rates trader - Remote

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.