Senior Trader - LatAm - Rabobank - New York, NY

Our Organization

Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale and retail banking, leasing, real estate, and renewable energy project financing. Founded over a century ago, Rabobank is one of the largest and safest banks in the world, with nearly $1 trillion in assets and operations in more than 40 countries, and ranks among the highest rated private banks by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s. Rabobank is a premier bank to the international food and agriculture industry, as well as a leading financier of solar, wind, bioenergy, and energy infrastructure projects.

In the Americas, Rabobank is present in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, and Paraguay, providing both retail and wholesale banking services as well as real estate and leasing services. The bank’s wholesale banking products focus on these banking areas:

Lending and Credit

Trade and Commodity Finance

Acquisition Finance

Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Finance

Global Client Solutions

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory

Capital Markets

Your Function:
Context of Job:
The IRD/FX products are key hedging instruments for Rabo’s core clients and provide useful asset/liability management capabilities for the bank itself. In addition to serving the corporate/rural/internal client base, these desks are charged with their own revenue budgets.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Primary responsibility – Risk Management for all LatAm FX and derivatives trades.

Secondary Responsibility – Risk Management of all G10 derivative risks in desk portfolios.

Back when necessary – Non-Linear Book up

2016 Budget of USD 4 mm

Close communication with LatAm offices

Develop Rabo’s position in LatAm markets

Assist Sales team in promoting Latam capabilities

Grow Latam business from current levels

Your Profile:
Job Skills and Knowledge:
Essential:
Expert familiarity with local market products (Brazil, Mexico, Chile)

Strong quantitative capabilities

Strong computer skills

Desirable:
Spanish/Portuguese language skills

Local & foreign trading experience

Close knowledge of Rabobank & GFM

Qualifications:
Essential:
College degree in economic/mathematical or similarly quantitative field

Strong English language skills

Desirable:
Advanced degree in Finance, mathematics or similarly quantitative field

We Offer:
Rabobank New York Branch offers a comprehensive benefits program that is among the finest in the industry featuring:

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Defined Contribution (401k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Vacation based on position and length of service

Life and Disability Insurance

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plans

Transportation Reimbursement Incentive Plan

Educational Assistance Program

Also offering:
Portable Voluntary Benefits including Pet Insurance

Automobile and Homeowner’s Insurance

Cancer Protection Plan

Legal Insurance Plan

Optional Life and Disability Insurance

Interested?

Candidates who are interested in this role are encouraged to apply directly online including their resume and related documents.If you have any questions, you can email Rachel.Marshalsea@Rabobank.com .