Senior Options trader
Key Responsibilities
- Run a rates options / volatility trading book across G10, with a focus on strong and consistent P&L generation
- Price, risk-manage and trade vanilla and exotic interest rate options (swaptions, Bermudans, callable structures, etc.)
- Drive the development and expansion of the non-linear rates franchise in collaboration with Sales, Structuring and Quant teams
- Manage and hedge complex risk exposures across volatility surfaces, skew and correlation
- Contribute to strategic direction of the desk, including product development and client solutions
- Work closely with institutional clients (banks, asset managers, hedge funds) to deliver liquidity and tailored solutions
- Mentor junior traders and contribute to overall desk performance and culture
Requirements
- Extensive experience in Rates Options / Volatility Trading within a top-tier investment bank
- Proven track record of managing a profitable trading book with strong risk discipline
- Deep understanding of interest rate derivatives pricing, modelling, and risk management
- Experience across both vanilla and exotic products preferred
- Strong technical skillset with ability to engage with Quants and Structurers
- Demonstrated ability to operate at Director / Senior Director level, with client interaction and franchise-building experience
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