Sr. Trader, Derivatives

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Every day, we seek to improve financial security for people. Joining our Derivatives Trading team means you will be a part of an enthusiastic and supportive team that believes what we do matters to our clients and investors. As a Sr. Trader at Russell Investments, you will have a (non-FX) derivatives focus that will encompass a range of products in fixed income, equities, and commodities. Instruments traded include swaps (OTC and cleared), exchange-traded futures, listed and OTC options. You will be part of a team developing and researching customized portfolio overlays and hedging strategies and will serve as a subject matter expert on trading strategies and implementation. The position will also have significant trade execution responsibility across Russell funds, third-party clients, and transition management clients. A successful candidate will be extremely meticulous.

Understanding a wider set of financial products – including the interaction of equity derivatives with rates, FX, and commodities - is essential given the diverse nature of Russell Investments’ client base. As a Sr. Trader, you will interact with other trading desks, portfolio managers, implementation portfolio managers, Street side coverage, quant researchers, IT, and external clients. This position calls for a highly organized, conscientious individual with strong analytical, quantitative, collaborative and communication skills. Traditionally, the team starts their day around 5:45 am. The trading desk consults with other international offices and participates in global trading and portfolio management events, requiring flexibility with working hours. Knowledge of Bloomberg is crucial.

Salary Range - $150,000 - $190,000

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.

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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.