Description
We are seeking an Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO) Trading Analyst to join our team at Barclays in New York.
As an Agency CMO Trading Analyst, you will execute trades and guide risk across a defined portfolio of Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities and related financial instruments, ensuring alignment with market conditions and firm strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute buy and sell orders or price liquidity in various financial instruments while adhering to the bank's trading strategies and risk parameters.
- Monitor and analyse global financial markets, economic indicators, news, and geopolitical events to identify trading opportunities and assess market risks.
- Manage and monitor the risk associated with the trading portfolio and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal risk management guidelines.
- Collaborate with research analysts and other teams to gather insights and information for trading decisions.
Requirements:
- Experience in Agency MBS products, including agency pass-throughs, specified pools, and CMO structures.
- Understanding of market-making, hedging strategies, and risk portfolio.
- Proficiency in daily P&L preparation, reconciliation, and risk reporting.
Preferred Skills:
- Problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills for interfacing with various teams.
- Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and execute tasks under time-sensitive conditions.
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to partner across functions to drive outcomes.
Salary Information:
- Minimum Salary: $110,000
- Maximum Salary: $125,000