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Business Unit Overview
The Rates Trading desk is responsible for market making and risk management across a broad range of ZAR denominated fixed income and interest rate products, including government bonds, interest rate swaps and other derivatives. Traders on the desk work closely with Sales, Research, Structuring and global Emerging Markets trading teams to provide liquidity to institutional clients, manage market risk and capitalize on opportunities arising from macroeconomic developments, monetary policy decisions and market flows.
Your Impact
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven individual to join our Emerging Markets Rates Trading team with a focus on South African markets. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced traders to support market making, risk management and client activity across a range of South African fixed income and interest rate products.
This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to financial markets, trading strategy, risk management and client flow within a fast-paced and collaborative trading environment.
How You Will Fulfil Your Potential
Skills & Experience We're Looking For
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Key Attributes
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