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This person will be responsible for trading US Treasury and Agency securities as well as Interest Rate futures contracts and interest rate swaps (IRS) across index, active long only, and hedge fund strategies. As the Team Leader for the Interest Rates Trading team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for execution performance, alpha generation, risky-asset hedging processes, and managing the day-to-day operations of a 2-3 person team. The position will report into the Head of US Fixed Income Trading. Responsibilities • Trade multiple parts of the curve and multiple liquid products. • Help drive the execution performance for the rates strategies and liquid product funds. • Liaise with various risky asset product heads in working towards optimal hedge processes. • Generate alpha by identifying and positioning out-of-model trade opportunities and market aberrations. • Assist the Head of Fixed Income Trading in scaling the operating platform, helping to create and implement IT solutions, and leveraging the BGI rates business with the sell side. • Help train and develop junior traders. • Partner with the Head of Fixed Income Trading in implementing business MIS and productivity/effectiveness analysis. Requirements • At least 8 years of experience in the rates space, with an emphasis on trading and portfolio management preferred. Buy side experience a plus. • Strong risk management skills and knowledge of both cash and derivatives market structure. • Commercial mastery of technology and analytic tools to manage idiosyncratic, systematic, and interest rate risks. • Strong quantitative skills with a willingness to adopt the BGI research framework. • Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding work environment. • Solid understanding of asset classes outside of credit. • MBA/CFA or higher degree preferred. BGI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. AC To apply, please click here: https://barclays.recruitmax.com//main/careerportal/candidate_update.cfm?szOrderID=5485
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