Head Non-Linear And Structured Credit Trading

Job Purpose

Lead and manage the Non-Linear and Structured Credit Trading function within Treasury & Global Markets. Oversee pricing, risk management, and execution of derivative and structured-credit products such as FX options, rate options, structured notes, and credit-linked instruments. Drive P&L growth while maintaining robust governance, compliance, and risk control frameworks.

Key Result Areas

• Manage trading activities across non-linear and structured-credit products such as exotics, options, and structured yield solutions.
• Develop market-making, hedging, and pricing strategies aligned with the bank’s risk appetite and capital utilization.
• Ensure effective management of market risk, liquidity, and counterparty exposure.
• Collaborate with Structuring, Sales, and Risk teams to design and deliver client-driven structured solutions.
• Monitor market trends, volatility, and macro-economic indicators to optimize trading strategies.
• Oversee valuation models, pricing methodologies, and control testing in coordination with Market Risk and Product Control
• Ensure compliance with internal trading limits, regulatory requirements, and conduct standards.
• Provide regular P&L, exposure, and limit-utilization reporting to senior management.
• Lead and mentor trading staff, fostering a high-performance, risk-aware culture.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• 12–15 years’ experience in derivatives and structured-credit trading within Treasury or Global Markets.
• Strong expertise in options pricing, risk modeling, and valuation techniques.
• In-depth understanding of credit, FX, and rate-derivative markets.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills; experience with systems such as Murex or Bloomberg.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, or quantitative discipline; CFA or FRM advantageous.
  
  

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