Join our GBP Rates desk in London, where you will work alongside experienced traders to make markets, manage risk, and deliver outstanding results across the Sterling franchise.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced trading environment? As part of our GBP Rates desk, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in securities and interest rate pricing, while collaborating with talented professionals across Sales, Operations, Technology, and Finance. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact, progress the business, and grow within a dynamic team.
As an Associate in GBP Rates Trading within our London team, you will work closely with experienced traders to make markets and manage risk across the Sterling franchise. You will collaborate with Sales to meet client needs and partner with Operations, Technology, and Finance to drive business progress, all while maintaining a strong focus on the control agenda. You will be part of a supportive team culture, where your analytical skills and market insight will be highly valued.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Make markets and manage risk across the Sterling franchise in partnership with experienced GBP traders
2. Develop a strong analytical understanding of securities and interest rate pricing
3. Collaborate with Sales to deliver solutions that meet client needs
4. Work with Operations, Technology, and Finance teams to progress the business and uphold the control agenda
5. React quickly to changing market environments and support team objectives
6. Apply strong Excel skills to analyse data and support trading activities
7. Demonstrate a keen interest in markets and macro trends
8. Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team environment
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
9. Experience in a trading role with proven analytical skills and a positive approach to work
10. Strong analytical skills with coding experience
11. Ability to react quickly to changing market environments
12. Commitment to maintaining a robust control environment
13. Ability to work effectively under pressure
14. Proficiency in Excel
15. Team-oriented mindset
16. Interest in markets and macroeconomic trends
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
17. Experience working within a Sterling or rates trading environment
18. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple teams
19. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
20. Proactive approach to learning and professional development
21. Ability to adapt to new technologies and trading tools
22. Strong organisational skills
23. Enthusiasm for contributing to business growth
This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence as assessed by the Firm and, where appropriate, approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.