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Mortgage Repo Trader

Are you ready to take your trading career to the next level? Our client seeks a Mortgage Repo Trader to execute trades in agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) markets while driving portfolio performance with cutting-edge analytics and technology.

Our client is a financial services company dedicated to ethical stewardship, expert risk management, and disciplined capital allocation. As a real estate investment trust (REIT), they focus on generating dividend income and long-term total returns by financing real estate assets, thereby supporting the growth and revitalization of communities across the United States. Their core values—kindness, stewardship, performance mentality, integrity, trust, and equality & inclusion—guide their commitment to providing shareholders with attractive and consistent risk-adjusted returns over the long term. 

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:

Our client values their employees’ time and efforts. Their commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation of $125,000 - $175,000 annually, depending on experience, plus performance-based bonuses and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance are provided.
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching.
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection.
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts are offered.
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule, and remote work choices are provided.
• Growth Opportunities: Transition to senior portfolio management roles is possible as expertise and impact grow.

Plus, they work to maintain the best environment for their employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. They strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

As the Mortgage Repo Trader, you will execute repo financing transactions across agency and non-agency MBS and Treasury hedge portfolios while optimizing funding strategies and managing counterparty relationships. You will collaborate with senior investment and operations team members to enhance liquidity and balance sheet management. You will leverage advanced analytical tools, Python, and large language models (LLMs) to drive efficiency and performance. Strong MS Office skills and a CFA designation are highly valued for success in this role.

To thrive as a Mortgage Repo Trader, you should have:

• 3–10 years in repo trading, focusing on mortgage securities and collateral management.
• Education: Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Finance, Economics, or related field) preferred.
• Certifications & Technical Skills: A CFA designation is strongly preferred, as is proficiency in Python, Bloomberg Terminal, repo trading platforms, and advanced Excel modeling.
• Market & Risk Expertise: Deep understanding of repo markets, term structures, collateral requirements, and funding risk management tools.
• Innovation & Efficiency: Interest in leveraging prompt engineering with large language models (LLMs) to enhance analytical tools and improve decision-making.

Your responsibilities as the Mortgage Repo Trader will include:        

• Execute Repo Financing – Conduct repo transactions for agency/non-agency MBS and Treasury hedge portfolios, ensuring optimal terms and counterparty diversification.
• Market Monitoring & Analysis – Track repo market conditions, interest rates, swap spreads, and liquidity trends to identify funding opportunities.
• Risk & Liquidity Management – Collaborate with senior teams to oversee liquidity, counterparty exposure, and funding risks.
• Technology & Automation – Leverage Python and LLMs to enhance data analysis, reporting, and repo financing optimization.
• Regulatory & Compliance – Adhere to internal policies, maintain accurate transaction records, and support regulatory reporting.

Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and expertise. 

If you’re ready to drive portfolio performance, utilize cutting-edge tools and technologies, including Python and LLMs, and make a significant impact in a high-performance investment team, apply now! 

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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