Sr. Director, Derivatives Strategies & Trading

Job description

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. Key Responsibilities and Duties: 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. De...