AI training contract
Rates trader
Finance & Accounting · USD 80-100 an hour. · 20 openings
Rates trader is contract work for micro1, reviewing and correcting what AI models produce in finance & accounting. The output of the job is expert judgement written down: a model gives an answer, someone who knows the subject decides whether it is right and explains why.
What it requires. No credential is stated on this listing beyond experience in the field.
What it pays. USD 80 to USD 100 an hour, as published by micro1. Rates in this category track how rare the credential is rather than how hard the work is.
Where. The listing says this role is remote and names no country. micro1 says it hires talent from around the world, except people who reside in Afghanistan, Belarus, China, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Macao, Myanmar, North Korea, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine, Yemen, and Ethiopia. So this page lists every other country as eligible, on the strength of that rule and not of anything this listing says. Requirements can still differ by role, so check the application page on micro1 before you apply.
micro1 lists 20 openings on this role.
Skills named: interest rate swaps trading, swaptions trading, treasury futures trading, repo trading, sofr/eurodollar trading, algorithmic trading, systematic trading, rates market structure knowledge, trading risk management, quantitative strategy evaluation.
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Full listing, as published by micro1
Role Title: Rates trader Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging experienced Rates traders to participate in a cutting-edge AI-driven project for a leading investment bank’s algorithmic trading desk. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Contributors will evaluate AI agent outputs against genuine market practice and provide specialized insights into rates market structure and trading strategy. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who have direct exposure to rates trading—particularly with interest rate swaps, swaptions, treasury futures, Eurodollar/SOFR, and repo transactions. Hands-on algorithmic or systematic rates trading background is highly valued but is not mandatory. Scope of Work Assess AI-generated trading strategies and outputs for accuracy, risk management, and market realism across rates products. Create and refine representative sample tasks with clear project instructions based on real trading scenarios in the rates space. Analyze and provide feedback on AI performance in simulated market conditions, identifying strengths and shortcomings of proposed strategies. Offer commentary on how AI strategies align (or misalign) with actual desk practices and market structure. Collaborate with project leads and technologists to translate domain requirements into actionable guidance for AI model training. Document rationale and communicate findings in written and verbal formats for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Current or former experience as a rates trader at an investment bank, hedge fund, or similar institution. Significant practical knowledge of interest rate swaps, swaptions, treasury futures, repo, and Eurodollar/SOFR trading. Understanding of rates market structure and trading desk operations. Background in algorithmic or systematic trading is highly desirable but not essential. Strong skills in evaluating trading risk, quantitative strategies, and market scenario analysis. Excellent communication abilities—both written and verbal. Discipline and reliability in a remote and collaborative project environment.
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Rate, openings and requirements checked 2026-10-19 against micro1's own public postings.