Rates Trader

6 days ago


Singapore Aptitude Asia Full time

Posted by

William Chan- Associate Director

Our client, a prominent proprietary trading firm, is looking to hire a Rates Trader to join its growing Fixed-Income and FX Trading team in Singapore.

Job Responsibilities
- Execute trades across a diverse range of fixed income instruments, including government bonds, bond futures, and options in APAC and/or US markets during Asian hours.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of fixed income markets, focusing on bond yields, inflation expectations, central bank policies, and macroeconomic indicators to identify profitable trading opportunities.
- Develop and implement high-conviction trading strategies that leverage market inefficiencies while maintaining optimal risk/reward ratios.
- Utilize proprietary models and quantitative research to inform decision-making and enhance portfolio performance.
- Monitor interest rate curves and macroeconomic developments to dynamically adjust trading positions and strategies.

Job Requirements
- Extensive experience in trading government bonds, bond futures, and options with a solid understanding of fixed income markets, including yield curves and interest rate dynamics, particularly in APAC and/or US markets.
- Proven risk management skills, with experience in handling various risk exposures such as interest rate, curve, and volatility risk.
- Strong quantitative and analytical abilities, capable of leveraging data-driven insights to guide trading decisions and optimize strategies.
- Proficiency in programming languages like Python or C++ for developing models and trading algorithms.
- Familiarity with trading platforms such as Bloomberg or Tradeweb, along with experience in algorithmic trading and the use of quantitative tools to improve trading performance.
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