Rates trader

Role Title: Rates trader

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote micro1 is engaging experienced Rates traders to participate in a project supporting a leading investment bank’s algorithmic trading desk. In this role, you'll 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

• Evaluate AI-generated trading strategies for rates products, providing feedback based on your professional experience and knowledge of real market dynamics.

• Assess the realism and market viability of AI outputs related to interest rate swaps, swaptions, Treasury futures, Eurodollar/SOFR, and repo instruments.

• Offer structured, actionable commentary on algorithmic strategies and decision rationale.

• Identify market scenarios where AI recommendations diverge from actual trading desk practices.

• Suggest improvements to increase the accuracy and sophistication of AI-generated trading logic.

• Engage in written and verbal discussions to clarify reasoning and facilitate the AI training process.

• Contribute flexibly to project milestones in a remote setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former Rates trader at an investment bank or hedge fund.

• Extensive hands-on experience trading interest rate swaps, swaptions, Treasury futures, Eurodollar/SOFR, and repo products.

• Background in algorithmic or systematic trading on a Rates desk (VP, Director, or similar level strongly preferred).

• In-depth understanding of rates market structure, pricing, and risk management.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex trading insights.

• Comfort evaluating quantitative strategies and explaining their real-world applicability.

• Previous experience collaborating on technology or trading system projects is a plus.

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