Senior Associate, Markets

Job no: 792937
Business unit: Corporate and Institutional
Primary position location: 2 Carrington St, Sydney, NSW
Work type: Permanent Full time
Region: NSW- Sydney CBD

• Support the interest rates team in derivatives trading, pricing and day to day functions
• Utilise your quantitative or mathematics skills to support/improve the functions of the desk
• Sydney based

Your job is just one part of your life. When you bring your ideas, energy, and hunger for growth to us, you'll be recognised and rewarded for your contribution in return. You'll have our support to excel for our customers, deliver positive change for our communities and grow your career.

It's a good time to see what more you can find at NAB as a Senior Associate.

The role:

As Senior Associate, you'll play an integral role in the continuing development of a small, dynamic Derivatives team. Actively assisting senior traders in the management of Interest Rate Derivative flows and the day-to-day functions of the desk. You will bring energy to help grow the client franchise by providing product pricing, ideas, strategies and observations on the market to the Sales Team in a timely and professional manner.

Day to day, you'll:

• Provide pricing and risk management support for the Interest rate Derivatives trading team
• Develop tools and analytics to improve processes for the day-to-day operation of the desk
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with sales teams and other key business stakeholders
• Ensure that all transactions and activities fall within the Market Risk and Regulatory frameworks of the business
• Comply with the law and all applicable compliance obligations relevant to the position holder's existing work responsibilities, duties, work practices and conduct
• Confirm with all internal operating policies and procedures relevant to the position.

• Proven understanding of the key dynamics and influences of Interest rate Derivatives and financial markets
• A level-headed temperament, with the ability to work under pressure in a front office environment, where a consistently high level of diligence, accuracy and responsiveness is crucial
• Self-drive, initiative and commitment required to tackle a steep learning curve in the role
• A commercial tolerance for risk and risk awareness
• Proactive problem-solving skills, ideally gained in a current/recent trading and quantitative focussed role,
• Relevant tertiary qualifications/finance knowledge and some relevant practical experience would be favourably regarded
• Strong communication skills with writing, speaking, presenting, facilitating, interviewing
• A commitment to risk management, analytical reasoning, numeracy, planning, and programming.

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of respect - where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their true authentic selves at NAB. With our focus on inclusion and diversity, and in partnership with our Employee Resource Groups, NAB is a place where First Nations colleagues, colleagues of all genders, sexualities and ages, carers and colleagues with disability, and colleagues from all cultures, races and religions can thrive, connect and grow.

More focus on you

We are committed to delivering a positive experience for our colleagues and a workplace you can be proud of. We support our colleagues to balance their careers and personal life through flexible working arrangements such as hybrid working and job sharing and competitive financial and lifestyle benefits. We invest in our colleagues through world class development programs (Distinctive Leadership and Career Qualified in Banking), and empower you to learn, grow and pursue exciting career opportunities. To learn more, visit the Benefits of Working at NAB page on our website.

Join NAB

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we invite you to apply. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert.

unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

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Advertised: 08 Mar 2024 6:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Closing: 24 Mar 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time