Senior Trader - Long End US Treasury Futures and Cash Bonds

Our Client is a proprietary trading organization. Using internally developed methods, models and technology, we trade across a wide range of asset classes both domestically and internationally. All of our trading activity is for our own account, and all of our methods and systems are developed solely for our use. Unlike hedge funds, brokerage firms and banks, Our Client has no customers, clients or investors.

Our mission is to empower a team of exceptional individuals to identify and capture trading opportunities in the global markets by leveraging and integrating technology, risk management and quantitative research. With that spirit, Our Client has embraced the integration of trading and technology and has devoted extensive time, capital and resources to develop fast, precise and reliable infrastructure and applications. Our technology, along with our commitment and creativity, has greatly enhanced our ability to improve and expand our operations, solve complex problems and capture new opportunities.


Our client is currently seeking a Senior Treasury Trader to oversee/undertake daily trading in both futures and cash in long end US treasuries.
Responsibilities

Identify and capture current opportunities; research and introduce new trading strategies for the long end of the curve
Communicate daily with the rest of the fixed income team regarding new opportunities and strategies
Engage in daily trading of on the run cash and futures contracts in the long end of the curve
Trade long end off the run treasuries
Carefully manage the curve and delta risk of a long end portfolio
Assist in the growth and development of junior traders


Qualifications:
Minimum of three years experience successfully managing a US Treasury cash and futures flow book
Previous experience trading a long end treasury book highly preferred
Must have strong risk management skills and an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the treasury and repo markets
Bachelors degree
Must be proficient in Excel and Bloomberg
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong quantitative skills
Strong team player
Demonstrate a flexible working manner
Strong problem-solving skills essential
Proven ability to develop creative solutions
Proven ability to investigate issues within own area of work and pursue goals and objectives until achieved