Description About this role  BlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors around the world.The Global Trading business executes trades on behalf of all portfolio management teams at the firm. The team is organized along regions and asset classes, providing the best service to our investment teams, and achieving optimal outcomes for our clients. We believe BlackRock’s size and scale serves as a distinct advantage, uniquely positioning us to access liquidity and deliver consistently strong execution.Job Purpose/Background:The EMEA rates desk in London is seeking a rates trader to primarily cover G10 rates, derivatives, and FI-ETFs. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with portfolio managers, multiple internal groups, and the sell-side, to provide liquidity, best execution, and market flow information for investment. Fundamental knowledge of the EMEA Rates market and familiarity with the recent regulatory environment in derivative markets are preferred.Key Responsibilities:Work closely with fellow team members to provide best execution in core rates and derivative markets for Fixed Income PM teamsPrimarily support order workflow and execution of instruments covering interest rate swaps (SONIA, Euribor, ESTR), swaptions, futures, and options on futures across G10 marketsProvide effective execution of structured derivative (‘package’) trades for maintenance and hedging needs, as well as to gain exposure to duration, curve, spreads, and volatilityProvide insight into market activity and disseminate market intelligence and flow information engaging with the sell-side and providing input on counterparty relationshipsWork both independently and with other BlackRock teams to develop technology to enhance workflow and analysis across the derivatives platform

Experience in Bloomberg API, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Excel a plusStrong quantitative skills, attention to detail, understanding of risk, and a sense of urgency are vitalAbility to work in entrepreneurial environment and to be a motivated self-starterDemonstrate the ability to prioritise demands in a high volume, pressurised businessCollegiate demeanour, detail orientated, good communication skills, and a team player

Experience in Bloomberg API, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Excel a plusStrong quantitative skills, attention to detail, understanding of risk, and a sense of urgency are vital