The RMS Rates desk is responsible for structuring and marketing interest rate, cross-currency, and inflation derivative hedges to European corporate clients, supranational entities, and private equity funds. Clients include multi-national investment grade and high yield companies across a variety of sectors including healthcare, consumers, financial sponsors, technology, media and telecom, industrials, infrastructure and energy. The desk is focused primarily on risk management associated with debt financing, asset/liability mix, project finance, and mergers & acquisitions.
Role and responsibilities:
Analyzing client risk exposures and developing appropriate risk management strategies.
Building client relationships through continuous, idea-driven coverage and customized updates on market developments.
Working with Corporate Finance and Capital Markets professionals to originate risk management business associated with clients' strategic and financing activity.
Assisting in all aspects of the trade process including documentation, credit approval, pricing and execution.
Skills / requirements:
Strong quantitative and technical ability.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills that allow for comfort in client-facing situations.
Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish.
Ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Problem solving skills and a highly motivated, self-starter attitude.
Prior experience in fixed income or equity derivatives trading and sales, or a related field, is a plus.
Bachelor's degree (or higher) required. English, Spanish (at least one required).