Rates Trader

Aptitude Asia Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading proprietary trading firm in Singapore is seeking a Rates Trader to execute trades across fixed income instruments and conduct market analysis. Candidates should have extensive experience in trading government bonds and strong quantitative skills. Proficiency in programming languages like Python or C++ and familiarity with trading platforms such as Bloomberg are required. This role offers opportunities to leverage market inefficiencies and optimize trading strategies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in trading government bonds, futures, and options.
• Strong understanding of fixed income markets and yield curves.
• Proven risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades across a diverse range of fixed income instruments.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of fixed income markets.
• Develop and implement high-conviction trading strategies.
• Utilize proprietary models to enhance portfolio performance.
• Monitor interest rate curves to adjust trading strategies.

Skills

Trading government bonds

Risk management skills

Quantitative abilities

Programming in Python or C++

Familiarity with trading platforms

Tools

Bloomberg

Tradeweb

Job description

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.