Research Analyst | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an expert to evaluate AI-generated trading strategies for rates products, offering feedback based on market dynamics and professional experience. The role requires extensive hands-on rates trading experience and expertise in rate instruments, with an emphasis on clear, structured commentary.

The position focuses on assessing realism of AI outputs, identifying divergence from desk practices, and proposing concrete improvements to AI trading logic.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated trading strategies for rates products, providing feedback based on professional experience and 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.

Skills

Rates trading experience

Algorithmic trading

Communication skills

Job description

• Evaluate AI-generated trading strategies for rates products, providing feedback based on professional experience and 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.