Editorial summary

The company is a well-established regional bank with a strong presence across Asia, seeking a Rates Trader for its Global Markets team in Singapore. The role involves executing and managing interest rate trading activities across fixed income securities, identifying market opportunities, optimizing trading strategies, and maintaining prudent risk management practices. Key requirements include experience in rates trading and fixed income markets, with strong analytical and risk-control capabilities. The position offers a salary of 22,000 (SGD) per month.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/rates-trader-regional-bank-37226 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 10 Oct 2026]

Rates Trader | Regional Bank

A well-established regional bank with a strong presence across Asia, offering a comprehensive range of corporate banking, treasury and financial markets solutions.

We are seeking a Rates Trader to join the bank's Global Markets team in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing interest rate trading activities, identifying market opportunities and optimising trading strategies while maintaining prudent risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Execute and manage interest rate trading activities across fixed income securities, interest rate swaps and other rates-related instruments.

2. Manage trading positions, market risk exposures and P&L within approved trading limits and risk parameters.

3. Analyse macroeconomic developments, central bank policies, yield curves and market trends to identify trading opportunities.

4. Develop and implement trading and hedging strategies to optimise portfolio performance and manage interest rate risk.

5. Collaborate with Treasury, Sales, Risk Management and other stakeholders to support trading activities, pricing and market-making capabilities.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking or a related discipline.

2. Relevant experience in rates trading, fixed income trading or interest rate derivatives within a bank or financial institution.

3. Strong knowledge of interest rate products, yield curve dynamics, monetary policies and fixed income markets.

4. Proven analytical and quantitative skills, with a sound understanding of trading risk, position management and P&L.

5. Strong market awareness, decision-making and communication skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.

Please send your updated CV to Ethel Tan at for a confidential discussion.

Referrals are welcome!

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