About this role
Graduate Rates Salesperson — Interest Rate Derivatives
London | Graduate | Full-time
SilverTide is the leading fintech specialising in buy-side brokerage services. Our software gives portfolio managers differentiated trade idea creation, analysis and optimisation — and we cover interest rate derivatives for the largest hedge funds in New York, London, Dubai and Geneva. We're looking for graduates who want to learn this business properly, alongside the people who built it.
What you'll do
• Support senior salespeople in covering portfolio managers at leading hedge funds
• Help build and present actionable trade ideas in listed interest rate options and OTC swaps
• Run trade analysis and optimisation for ad hoc client requests
• Learn how the market works day to day — rates, volatility, positioning and flow
• Work closely with our execution traders to see ideas through from pitch to fill
• Help strengthen client relationships and grow the franchise as you develop
What we're looking for
• A degree in Finance, Economics, Maths, Engineering, Physics or similar
• Strong numeracy and analytical ability, with real attention to detail
• Confident, clear communication — you'll be talking to sophisticated clients early
• Genuine curiosity about markets and a commercial instinct
• Comfort with data and technology in a fast-moving environment
No prior derivatives experience needed — just the appetite to learn quickly.
What you'll get
Structured training, mentorship from senior salespeople, direct client exposure from your first months, and a clear path to running your own coverage.