Rates Trading Specialist

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marex Full time

About Marex

Marex Group plc operates as a comprehensive global financial services entity, delivering vital liquidity, market access, and infrastructure solutions to clients in the energy, commodities, and financial sectors. With a presence in over 35 locations across Europe, the US, and APAC, Marex possesses unparalleled access to markets, holding a significant global share both on and off exchange. The extensive expertise within its teams and divisions offers clients a distinct competitive edge, while its technology-driven services ensure access to all major exchanges, order-flow management through various channels, and award-winning data, insights, and analytics.

Role Overview

This position presents an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a Rates Sales desk within Marex's dynamic and expanding Capital Markets division. As a vital contributor to this newly established team, you will play a crucial role in fostering growth and enhancing profitability for the Multi-Product Sales and Execution Desk.

Key Skills and Experience

  • Strong analytical capabilities
  • In-depth understanding of the complete trade life cycle
  • Thorough knowledge of financial service markets and applicable regulatory frameworks
  • 2-3 years of pertinent experience in Rates
  • Fundamental grasp of bond mathematics
  • Experience in a regulated setting with awareness of associated risk and compliance obligations

Core Competencies

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • A collaborative team player who is approachable, self-sufficient, and fosters a positive work atmosphere
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of curiosity
  • Ability to take on significant responsibilities
  • Proficient in building relationships, networking, and influencing stakeholders
  • Resilient in a fast-paced and challenging environment
  • Strategic collaborator with foresight and agility, capable of anticipating future challenges to ensure operational efficiency

Overall Responsibilities

  • Identifying and executing Rates products
  • Assisting management in mitigating risks associated with Rates
  • Engaging directly with clients, including banks, hedge funds, market makers, and fund managers
  • Supporting the onboarding of new client relationships and maintaining existing ones, providing assistance as needed
  • Enhancing operational efficiencies, including the preparation of necessary frameworks
  • Collaborating with central operations functions that support trading roles, including Operations and Technology
  • Strategizing to boost P&L through market and product analysis
  • Ensuring adherence to the company's regulatory obligations under the FCA
  • Complying with the operational risk framework relevant to your role
  • Exemplifying the highest standards of integrity and conduct, reflecting Company Values
  • Complying with the FCA's Code of Conduct at all times
  • Conducting regulatory activities under the MF trading books
  • Maintaining awareness of and adherence to internal policies relevant to your role
  • Reporting any policy breaches to Compliance or your supervisor as necessary
  • Promptly escalating risk events
  • Contributing to risk management processes as required

Conduct Rules

You must:

  • Act with integrity
  • Exercise due skill, care, and diligence
  • Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA, and other regulators
  • Consider the interests of customers and treat them fairly
  • Maintain proper standards of market conduct
  • Strive to deliver positive outcomes for retail customers

Company Values

Embodying the values of the Company:

Respect - Clients are central to our operations, with superior execution and exceptional client service forming the foundation of our firm. We honor our clients and consistently treat them fairly.

Integrity - Conducting business ethically is paramount. We uphold high ethical standards in all our endeavors, as our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves.

Collaboration - We thrive in teams; open communication and a commitment to hard work are essential for effective teamwork. Success in our endeavors relies on working well with others.

People Development - Our workforce is our competitive edge. We prioritize internal growth, making Marex the preferred choice for ambitious, dedicated, and talented individuals to advance their careers.

Adaptability - Our size and flexibility are advantageous. We are sufficiently large to meet diverse client needs while remaining agile enough to respond swiftly to changing conditions. A non-bureaucratic yet well-controlled environment encourages initiative and enhances employee satisfaction.

Marex is fully committed to eliminating unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity that a varied workforce brings to the organization.

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