Rates trader - Remote

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This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in 55 countries including United States United Kingdom Canada Germany India France Netherlands Singapore.

Pay: $80$100/hr

Role Title: Rates trader

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

We are engaging experienced Rates traders to participate in a project supporting a leading investment banks algorithmic trading this role youll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn reason and perform through high-quality real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

1. Evaluate AI-generated trading strategies for rates products providing feedback based on your professional experience and knowledge of real market dynamics.
2. Assess the realism and market viability of AI outputs related to interest rate swaps swaptions Treasury futures Eurodollar/SOFR and repo instruments.
3. Offer structured actionable commentary on algorithmic strategies and decision rationale.
4. Identify market scenarios where AI recommendations diverge from actual trading desk practices.
5. Suggest improvements to increase the accuracy and sophistication of AI-generated trading logic.
6. Engage in written and verbal discussions to clarify reasoning and facilitate the AI training process.
7. Contribute flexibly to project milestones in a remote setting.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Current or former Rates trader at an investment bank or hedge fund.
2. Extensive hands-on experience trading interest rate swaps swaptions Treasury futures Eurodollar/SOFR and repo products.
3. Background in algorithmic or systematic trading on a Rates desk (VP Director or similar level strongly preferred).
4. In-depth understanding of rates market structure pricing and risk management.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex trading insights.
6. Comfort evaluating quantitative strategies and explaining their real-world applicability.
7. Previous experience collaborating on technology or trading system projects is a plus.

How to apply

Apply here with your profile. We will then email you a link to complete your application on the hiring platform your application is only considered once that final step is done.