Rates Structurer - Associate/VP - London
Job Title: Associate / Vice President - Rates Structurer (Insurance Clients)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Division: Global Markets
Department: Rates Structuring
Overview:
A leading global investment bank is seeking a talented and commercially minded Associate or Vice President to join its Rates Structuring team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of capital markets and insurance, delivering bespoke interest rate solutions to some of the most sophisticated institutional clients in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and structure tailored interest rate solutions for insurance companies, including hedging strategies, asset-liability management (ALM) tools, and regulatory capital-efficient products.
- Collaborate closely with sales, trading, legal, and risk teams to deliver innovative and executable solutions aligned with client objectives and regulatory frameworks.
- Maintain a deep understanding of insurance client needs, including Solvency II, IFRS 17, and other relevant regulatory considerations.
- Support the origination and execution of structured rate transactions across a range of instruments including swaps, options, and hybrid products.
- Contribute to the development of new product ideas and thought leadership in the insurance solutions space.
Candidate Profile:
- 4-8 years of experience in Rates Structuring, ALM, or a related quantitative role, ideally with direct exposure to insurance clients.
- Strong technical knowledge of interest rate derivatives and structured products.
- Familiarity with insurance regulatory frameworks (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS 17) and their impact on investment and hedging strategies.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel, Python, or other modelling tools.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial concepts into client-friendly solutions.
- Team-oriented, entrepreneurial, and highly motivated to contribute to a growing platform.
Why Join:
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-impact team within a top-tier investment bank, focused on delivering cutting-edge rate solutions to a strategically important client segment. The role offers strong visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and significant potential for career advancement.
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