USD Rates Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated analyst to join our Rates Trading team. In this role, you will engage with senior traders as they build and expand our market making operation across all Rates products (Interest Rate Swaps and Options). You will participate in all aspects of trading activity including pricing, risk-managing, and modeling. You will also interact with our Sales team as they work to expand our client franchise and our Quant team as they work to expand our product offerings. This role requires collaboration among various stakeholders and offers an excellent opportunity to begin a career in Rates Trading.

Responsibilities

• Execute USD Interest Rate Derivative trades (Swaps, Swaptions, Caps/floors), manage client order flow and trade queries.
• Analyze global Rate markets, macroeconomic trends and relevant data to support market-making activity.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies aligned with client portfolios.
• Partner with Sales, relationship bankers, treasury consultants, and credit managers to address client needs.
• Cook up with sales, middle office, and back-office teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Support team operations and contribute to a collaborative desk culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering or related field.
• Strong quantitative ability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel (VBA), Python, AI Coding techniques, and Bloomberg.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow within a dynamic team.
• 1–3 years of USD Rates market experience.