Sr. Director, Derivatives Strategies & Trading

TIAA • Charlotte, NC

3d

About The Position

The Derivatives Strategies & Trading Sr. Director is responsible for structuring and executing derivatives strategies for the purpose of hedging and yield enhancement across asset classes for internal and institutional clients. While working in close partnership with the Nuveen Global Fixed Income investment team and the private side of the business, this role assists the head of the Derivatives Desk with all aspects of the business, from operational processes and audit/compliance to the structuring and trading of FX and derivatives products.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in derivatives trading, structuring, and/or sales, with demonstrated knowledge of derivatives product structuring and pricing, including swaps and options.
• Bachelor's Degree Required

Nice To Haves

• 5-10 years of experience derivatives trading, structuring, and/or sales, with demonstrated knowledge of derivatives product structuring and pricing, including swaps and options.
• Demonstrated experience with Bloomberg (including BBG AIM), Murex, Charles River, and electronic FX trading platforms such as FXGO, FX Connect, and FXall.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead and drive complex projects, such as new product rollouts and onboarding of third-party mandates, to successful completion.
• Background in computer science, mathematics, or engineering.
• Strong leadership presence with a demonstrated track record of teamwork, ethics, and personal accountability.
• CFA preferred

Responsibilities

• Structures and executes derivatives strategies for hedging and yield enhancement across asset classes, including interest rate swaps, total return swaps, bond forwards, cross currency swaps, inflation swaps, interest rate and FX options, structured credit (e.g. CDX tranches), and FX swaps.
• Supports the head of the Derivatives Desk across all aspects of the business, spanning operational processes, audit and compliance, and product structuring and trading.
• Partners closely with the Nuveen Global Fixed Income investment team as well as Private Placements, Real Estate, Real Assets, and the TIAA General Account.
• Develops a clear understanding of all hedging-related activity across Nuveen's business, including the roles, responsibilities, and workflows of internal business teams and external service providers.
• Liaises with portfolio management and distribution to communicate derivatives and hedge performance.
• Drives derivatives-related strategy work in partnership with NEFI Investor Relations, with a focus on operationally sustainable recommendations aligned with desired business outcomes.
• Leads the administration and development of frameworks, socialization, and overall processes for evaluating new derivatives opportunities.

Benefits

• The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones.
• Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees