Russell Investments

Associate Trader/Trader, Derivatives

Seattle

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About the role

Job Description: This is an opportunity for you to join the derivatives trading team in Seattle.
You will have a specific derivatives focus which will encompass trading and subject matter expertise across equity, fixed income, and commodity derivatives.
Instruments to be traded include listed futures, swaps (bilateral OTC and cleared), listed and OTC options.

A successful candidate will have a relentless attention to detail and a desire to develop a deep understanding of a broad set of financial products.
You will partner with other internal trading teams, portfolio managers, and external clients to trade and implement a wide range of derivatives strategies.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
A several months long rotation covering Asia markets will be required (3:00pm - 12:00am). ***
1-5 years of experience with derivatives trading, operations, or portfolio management. Experience with Fixed Income and/or options is a plus, but not a requirement.

Bachelor's degree in finance or a related area.
1-5 years of experience with derivatives trading, operations, or portfolio management.
CFA and/or CAIA designation or progress toward designation is a plus.
Detailed-oriented, intellectually curious, and excellent communication skills.
Driven self-starter looking to take on new responsibilities in a challenging environment.
Highly proficient with Excel is preferred.
Experience with Bloomberg is a plus.

$90,000 USD - $120,000 USD
Specific compensation will be based on candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package.
Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

You will be part of a team that is responsible for trading and advising on customized portfolio overlays and hedging strategies across Russell Investments' funds and third-party clients.

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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