Vice President Rates Trading

Why Join Us?

• Join MUFG's growing Trading Desk and contribute to the expansion of its rates franchise across the Philippines and APAC.
• Manage PHP and regional interest rate risk exposures while delivering solutions to clients.
• Work closely with regional trading, sales, and coverage teams across Asia within one of the world's leading financial institutions.

What You'll Do

• Manage trading positions and optimize risk-adjusted returns within established risk frameworks.
• Execute trading and hedging strategies across interest rate derivatives, government securities, and other approved products.
• Provide pricing, liquidity, and risk management solutions to clients.
• Monitor market, liquidity, credit, operational, and conduct risks associated with the trading portfolio.
• Analyze macroeconomic developments, central bank policy, and market trends affecting rates products.
• Partner with regional trading desks and product teams to enhance execution capabilities and client offerings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and governance standards.
• Support strategic initiatives and the development of junior team members.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in rates trading, interest rate derivatives, or related markets within a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of interest rate swaps, money markets, government securities, and related products.
• Has managed trading portfolios and market risk within established frameworks.
• Understanding of APAC rates markets and regional macroeconomic developments.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to deliver pricing, liquidity, and risk management solutions to clients.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective partnerships across Sales, Treasury, Risk, and Compliance.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and risk awareness.

What Sets MUFG Apart

MUFG is one of the world's leading financial groups, with a strong presence across Asia and a global network spanning more than 40 markets. We combine the strength and stability of a global institution with a collaborative, relationship-driven culture that values integrity, accountability, professional development, and long-term client relationships. At MUFG, you'll have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the region, contribute to a growing franchise, and build a meaningful career within one of the world's most trusted financial institutions.