Senior AUD Rates Trader & Market-Making Lead

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch)

Singapore

On-site

SGD 220,000 - 340,000

Full time

6 days ago

Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch) is seeking a Director to lead AUD Rates trading in our Global Markets and Treasury department in Singapore. You will focus on market making for AUD and related pairs during Asian hours, closely coordinating with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities include market analysis, hedge strategies, and managing positions and executions within risk limits.

Qualifications

10Y+ experience managing an AUD/NZD IRS/CCS trading book during Sydney session with a proven track record.
Quantitative degree in Finance/Maths/Economics or Engineering or equivalent demonstrable skillset.
Strong in-depth knowledge of Fixed Income with focus on interest rate swaps/CCS.
Proven experience building trading and risk management strategies.
Written trading colour and presenting trading ideas clearly.
Excellent networker, liaising with clients, sales and traders.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for AUD trading and market making during Asian time-zone.
Back-up other traders in the team and support JPY/USD/EMG/SGD as needed.
Market analysis to implement hedge strategies.
Trading and managing positions and executions within risk limits.
Liaise with sales, traders, risk control, back office and IT for issues and solutions.
Market intelligence on client segments, activity and industry trends.
Convey regulatory, legal and tax knowledge to stakeholders.
Teamwork and cooperation to ensure client continuity and global alignment.