Rates trader | Remote - Contract

Xperteez Technology Pvt Ltd; Dubai Emirate; Remote; AED 441,000 - 588,000; Part time

Job summary

Unknown Bank seeks a Rates trader on a contract basis to evaluate AI-generated trading ideas for rates products. This remote role focuses on applying your market knowledge to training data and real-world input, shaping how models learn and perform.

You will assess realism across interest rate swaps, swaptions, Treasury futures, Eurodollar/SOFR, and repo, and provide structured, actionable commentary on strategy and decision logic. Strong written and verbal communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Evaluate AI-generated trading strategies for rates products using real market dynamics.
• Assess realism and market viability of AI outputs related to rates instruments (IR swaps, swaptions, futures, Eurodollar/SOFR, repo).
• Offer structured, actionable commentary on algorithmic strategies and decision rationale.
• Identify market scenarios where AI recommendations diverge from desk practices.
• Suggest improvements to increase AI trading logic accuracy.
• Engage in written and verbal discussions to clarify reasoning for AI training.
• Contribute flexibly to project milestones in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated strategies for rates products using real market dynamics.
• Assess realism and market viability of AI outputs for swaps, swaptions, futures, Eurodollar/SOFR, and repo instruments.
• Provide structured, actionable commentary on algorithmic strategies and rationale.
• Identify market scenarios where AI diverges from desk practices.
• Suggest improvements to increase accuracy of AI trading logic.
• Engage in written and verbal discussions to clarify reasoning for AI training.
• Contribute to milestones in a remote setting.

Skills

interest rate swaps trading

swaptions trading

treasury futures trading

repo trading

sofr/eurodollar trading

algorithmic trading

systematic trading

rates market structure knowledge

trading risk management

quantitative strategy evaluation

written communication

verbal communication

market scenario analysis

technology collaboration

remote work discipline

Job description

Role Title: Rates trader

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

We are is engaging experienced Rates traders to participate in a project supporting a leading investment bank’s algorithmic trading desk. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Required Skills

• interest rate swaps trading

• swaptions trading

• treasury futures trading

• repo trading

• sofr/eurodollar trading

• algorithmic trading

• systematic trading

• rates market structure knowledge

• trading risk management

• quantitative strategy evaluation

• written communication

• verbal communication

• market scenario analysis

• technology collaboration

• remote work discipline

Scope of Work

• Evaluate AI-generated trading strategies for rates products, providing feedback based on your professional experience and knowledge of real market dynamics.

• Assess the realism and market viability of AI outputs related to interest rate swaps, swaptions, Treasury futures, Eurodollar/SOFR, and repo instruments.

• Offer structured, actionable commentary on algorithmic strategies and decision rationale.

• Identify market scenarios where AI recommendations diverge from actual trading desk practices.

• Suggest improvements to increase the accuracy and sophistication of AI-generated trading logic.

• Engage in written and verbal discussions to clarify reasoning and facilitate the AI training process.

• Contribute flexibly to project milestones in a remote setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former Rates trader at an investment bank or hedge fund.

• Extensive hands-on experience trading interest rate swaps, swaptions, Treasury futures, Eurodollar/SOFR, and repo products.

• Background in algorithmic or systematic trading on a Rates desk (VP, Director, or similar level strongly preferred).

• In-depth understanding of rates market structure, pricing, and risk management.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex trading insights.

• Comfort evaluating quantitative strategies and explaining their real-world applicability.

• Previous experience collaborating on technology or trading system projects is a plus.