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APA International Placement Consultants

Junior Trader - Currency Swap, Options

APA International Placement Consultants, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Job description We are looking for a junior trader who is eager to succeed in interest rates/derivatives markets. The desk market-makes interest rate options (swaptions, cap/floor, Bermudans, exotics, etc.) and cross-currency swaps (interest rate swaps of Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, Oceania and LatAm, etc.). The candidate needs an established presence in the industry, with a long track record of achieving ambitious budgets. She or he will be in charge of shadow-pricing client trades, booking trades, and managing hands-on trading tools. Client flows, hedge market risks, and portfolios to generate alphas must be handled. Requirements

Bachelor degree from an accredited college. 1-3 years of trading experience is a plus, but not required. A passion for financial markets and interest rate products. Ability to absorb and learn quickly. Attention to details. Bilingual Japanese is a plus. Excellent communication and interaction with clients, brokers, and sales staff. Ability to think for yourself and solve complex issues. Excellent academic performance, especially in mathematics and computer science, and/or experience in the trading industry is a big plus. Experience in trading any assets and/or formulating trading strategies is also favorable for this position.

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