Rates Trading AI Specialist

About the role

The Corporate Derivatives Desk (CDD) sits within Global Rates Strategy and optimises capital and strategy for the corporate franchise. As a Rates Trading Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist, you will support efficient trade screening, robust record-keeping and profitable, risk-weighted asset management, with a focus on client strategy and capital optimisation. The role is based in London.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in screening new transactions against client strategy, return hurdles and capital efficiency targets.
• Support the desk in considering future regulation, day-1 policy and Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) charges during pricing.
• Work with Sales and Structuring teams on pricing requests, capture the right information and analyse profitability and returns at client and portfolio level.
• Develop front office use cases where AI improves maintain accurate records of corporate derivatives transactions.
• Track and document decisions on client documentation and capital deployment.
• Develop front office use cases where AI improves trading, risk management and franchise activities.

Required profile

• Degree level education (preferably in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Methods or a related discipline) or equivalent qualification and experience.
• Proven ability to use AI tools to boost productivity and optimise workflows, with critical judgment on data and AI outputs.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of financial markets and derivatives products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage several tasks at once.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks affecting financial products is a plus.

What we offer

• Hybrid working for eligible employees.
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension.
• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with extra days available to buy.
• Life assurance and private healthcare for you and your family.
• Retail discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and gym benefits.
• Volunteering leave of 2 days per year and training and development support.