Trader - C15, Director, SWAPs Rates (Resident)
The New York City based Markets' Rates team is seeking a Director level SWAPs Trader focused on the USD interest rate market.
The Trader is a senior level position responsible for overseeing a trading book and managing book risk, in coordination with the Trading team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure book trades deliver on budgeted revenues, and to coordinate with key stakeholders to develop the trading franchise.
Responsibilities:
Oversee a trading book as a Senior trader and generate revenues and manage risk for the respective business
Knowledge of interest-rate markets and basis trading
Understand macro trends and developments and how they impact the USD interest rate market
Build and maintain a franchise and connect with key clients
Coordinate with Sales, Research, CM and other organizations across Markets and Securities Services and the broader business
Trade a book and deliver on budgeted revenues and manage book risk
Establish and maintain key relationships to deliver trades to the desk
Anticipate client demand in each respective product/market and facilitate large client trades
Coordinate with desk analysts as needed and with sales to develop the franchise and manage and mentor junior traders as needed
Leading strong governance and controls:
Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure
Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics
Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions; demonstrating proper consideration for the firms reputation.
Be familiar with and adhere to Citis Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services
Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to you
Obtain and maintain all registrations/licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframe
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
12+ years of experience in a related role with strong understanding of SWAPs and USD market
In-depth knowledge of respective products and clients
Proven history of successful trading book management
Required licensing and registrations as applicable
Advance analytical and numerical competency
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Effective interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to analyze and pitch situations and determine suitable counterparties
Knowledge of Bloomberg, booking systems, trading protocol, closing technicalities.
Education:
Bachelors degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Masters degree preferred
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Job Family Group:
Institutional Trading
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Job Family:
Trading
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Time Type:
Full time
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Primary Location:
New York New York United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$200,000.00 - $300,000.00
In addition to salary, Citis offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Mar 28, 2025
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Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View the "EEO is the Law" poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement.
View the EEO Policy Statement.
View the Pay Transparency Posting
Apply Now
The Trader is a senior level position responsible for overseeing a trading book and managing book risk, in coordination with the Trading team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure book trades deliver on budgeted revenues, and to coordinate with key stakeholders to develop the trading franchise.
Responsibilities:
Oversee a trading book as a Senior trader and generate revenues and manage risk for the respective business
Knowledge of interest-rate markets and basis trading
Understand macro trends and developments and how they impact the USD interest rate market
Build and maintain a franchise and connect with key clients
Coordinate with Sales, Research, CM and other organizations across Markets and Securities Services and the broader business
Trade a book and deliver on budgeted revenues and manage book risk
Establish and maintain key relationships to deliver trades to the desk
Anticipate client demand in each respective product/market and facilitate large client trades
Coordinate with desk analysts as needed and with sales to develop the franchise and manage and mentor junior traders as needed
Leading strong governance and controls:
Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure
Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics
Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions; demonstrating proper consideration for the firms reputation.
Be familiar with and adhere to Citis Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services
Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to you
Obtain and maintain all registrations/licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframe
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
12+ years of experience in a related role with strong understanding of SWAPs and USD market
In-depth knowledge of respective products and clients
Proven history of successful trading book management
Required licensing and registrations as applicable
Advance analytical and numerical competency
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Effective interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to analyze and pitch situations and determine suitable counterparties
Knowledge of Bloomberg, booking systems, trading protocol, closing technicalities.
Education:
Bachelors degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Masters degree preferred
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Job Family Group:
Institutional Trading
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Job Family:
Trading
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Time Type:
Full time
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Primary Location:
New York New York United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$200,000.00 - $300,000.00
In addition to salary, Citis offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Mar 28, 2025
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Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View the "EEO is the Law" poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement.
View the EEO Policy Statement.
View the Pay Transparency Posting
Apply Now