Lead AUD and NZD rates trading for institutional clients: make markets in interest rate and FX derivatives and securities, manage risk and liquidity, grow client relationships, contribute to trading strategy, and mentor junior staff while ensuring regulatory and firm policy compliance.
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, you’ll 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
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
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