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Barclays Investment Bank · 1 month ago

Agency CMO Trader/Structurer AVP

745 7th Avenue, New York

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $175K/yr

Barclays Investment Bank is redefining the future of banking and seeking an Agency CMO Trader/Structurer AVP. In this role, you will execute trades and manage risk across a defined portfolio of Agency MBS and related financial instruments, ensuring alignment with market conditions and firm strategy.

BankingFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Execution of buy and sell orders or pricing of liquidity in various financial instruments while adhering to the bank's trading strategies and risk parameters

Monitoring and analysis of global financial markets, economic indicators, news, and geopolitical events to identify trading opportunities and assess market risks

Management and monitoring of the risk associated with the trading portfolio and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal risk management guidelines

Collaboration with research analysts and other teams to gather insights and information for trading decisions

To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions

Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes

If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others

OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes

Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues

Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda

Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done

Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function

Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy

Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively

Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience

Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes

Qualification

Agency MBS expertiseMarket-making strategiesPortfolio risk managementP&L preparationPrepayment analysisAnalytical skillsAccountabilityEffective communicationProblem-solvingCollaborative mindsetAttention to detail

Required

Expertise in Agency MBS products, including TBA, specified pools, and CMO structures

An understanding of market-making, hedging strategies, and portfolio risk management

Proficiency in daily P&L preparation, reconciliation, and risk reporting

Ability to conduct prepayment analysis and mortgage relative value assessments

Experience collaborating with modeling, research, and technology teams to enhance trading analytics and infrastructure

Preferred

Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail

Effective communication skills for interfacing with various teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute tasks under time-sensitive conditions

Collaborative mindset with a willingness to partner across functions to drive outcomes

High degree of accountability, integrity, and ownership in support of revenue and business goals

Company

Barclays Investment Bank

Barclays Investment Bank offers large corporate clients with strategic advisory, financing, and risk management solutions. It is a sub-organization of Barclays Corporate Banking.

Founded in 1997