Sports Trader jobs in United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a highly skilled IRS Swaps Trader with a minimum of 10 years of trading experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in cleared interest rate swaps, cross-currency basis swaps, and asset swap pricing, ideally gained at a leading investment bank or trading institution.

You will be responsible for market making, risk management, and pricing across a variety of interest rate and cross-currency products, working closely with sales, structuring, and risk teams globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and manage risk in cleared IRS across G10 currencies with a primary focus on GBP, EUR, and USD.
• Price and trade cross-currency basis swaps and asset swaps in both cleared and uncleared markets.
• Develop and maintain pricing models and analytical tools for IRS and related products.
• Work closely with sales, structuring, and quant teams to deliver client solutions.
• Contribute to the buildout of the trading desk and infrastructure as part of the firm’s global growth.
• Monitor market developments and provide real-time pricing to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk frameworks, regulatory standards, and clearing requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience trading IRS swaps at a top-tier bank or financial institution.
• Deep product knowledge of:
• Cleared interest rate swaps
• Cross-currency basis swaps
• Strong understanding of market conventions, liquidity dynamics, and regulatory environment.
• Proven track record in generating P&L within controlled risk limits.
• Experience with major CCPs (e.g., LCH, CME) and relevant clearing workflows.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and programming skills are advantageous (e.g., Python, Excel/VBA).
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to help scale a growing platform.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a fast-growing and dynamic global platform.
• Work alongside high-performing teams across global offices.
• Competitive compensation structure aligned with performance.
• Opportunity to help shape the future of the firm’s fixed income business in London and globally.

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