West Region Senior Rates Derivatives Strategist

KeyBank; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office with flexible options

Incentive compensation eligibility

Job summary

KeyBank seeks a Senior Interest Rate Derivatives Marketer to lead West Region coverage, advising senior executives and originating bespoke hedging solutions for commercial clients. You will coordinate across product, trading, and operations to execute transactions end-to-end.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, strategic insights, and revenue growth, supported by a strong background in interest rate derivatives and corporate risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of direct client-coverage experience in interest rate derivatives sales at a U.S. investment bank or commercial bank.
• Strong understanding of interest rate markets, derivative products, and corporate hedging strategies.
• Demonstrated success advising corporate clients on financial risk management, developing relationships, originating derivative solutions, and generating revenue in a competitive environment.
• Working knowledge of hedge accounting principles and their application to corporate interest rate risk management.
• Working knowledge of ISDA documentation, collateral arrangements, credit approval processes, and derivative transaction structuring.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex derivative strategies clearly to senior corporate decision-makers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, price, and execute interest rate hedging transactions, including swaps, options, and other derivative solutions.
• Advise CFOs, Treasurers, and finance teams on interest rate markets and customized strategies for floating-rate debt, planned debt issuances, acquisitions, project finance transactions, and broader balance-sheet risks.
• Collaborate with Foreign Exchange and Commodity Risk Management teams to deliver comprehensive financial risk management solutions.
• Manage transactions from initial client engagement through execution and documentation, coordinating with trading, credit, legal, operations, compliance, and other execution partners.

Skills

Client-facing sales

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

KeyBank seeks a Senior Interest Rate Derivatives Marketer to lead West Region coverage, advising senior executives and originating bespoke hedging solutions for commercial clients. You will coordinate across product, trading, and operations to execute transactions end-to-end.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, strategic insights, and revenue growth, supported by a strong background in interest rate derivatives and corporate risk management.