Rates trader – Remote

RemoteJobsOne; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

RemoteJobsOne is seeking an experienced Rates trader for a fully remote, contractor role. You will participate in training AI systems by evaluating real-market trading strategies and providing expert commentary based on your desk experience.

Responsibilities include assessing AI outputs for rates products, identifying gaps with actual trading practices, and offering actionable improvements. Strong communication and remote collaboration are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Current or former Rates trader at a bank or hedge fund.
• Extensive hands-on experience trading rates products: swaps, swaptions, Treasuries, Eurodollar/SOFR, repo.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated trading strategies for rates products based on market experience.
• Assess realism and viability of AI outputs for rate products.
• Provide structured commentary on algorithmic strategies and reasoning.
• Identify gaps between AI recommendations and real desk practices.
• Suggest improvements to improve AI trading logic accuracy.
• Participate in written and verbal discussions to support AI training.

Skills

Rates trader

Algorithmic trading

Market structure

Written & verbal communication

Remote collaboration

Tools

Trading platforms

Job description

• Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

This is a fully remote position, open to candidates based in 55 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, India, France, Netherlands, Singapore.

Pay: $80-$100/hr

Role Title: Rates trader

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

We are 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.

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.