CEEMEA rates trader - VP/D

Location: Paris, France

Level: VP to Director

We are working with a leading investment bank looking to hire an experienced CEEMEA Rates Trader to join their Paris-based trading desk.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and risk CEE rates positions across local currency government bond and interest rate markets.
• Focus on Central and Eastern European markets , with particular emphasis on Slovakia and Slovenia .
• Price and trade rates products including government bonds, IRS, FRAs, basis and cross-currency swaps.
• Develop and maintain relationships with institutional clients, sales teams, and key market participants.
• Generate trade ideas and provide market colour across the CEEMEA rates complex.
• Work closely with structuring, sales, and research teams to identify opportunities and grow revenues.
• Monitor market developments, central bank activity, and macroeconomic trends across the region.

Requirements

• Proven experience trading CEEMEA rates products within a bank, broker dealer, or buy-side institution.
• Strong knowledge of local rates markets, ideally including Slovakia and Slovenia .
• Track record of risk-taking and revenue generation.
• Strong understanding of interest rate derivatives and fixed income products.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.

Preferred Background

• Experience covering additional CEE markets such as Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Croatia, or the Balkans.
• Existing client and market relationships across the region.
• Quantitative and analytical mindset with strong risk management skills.