CEEMEA FX Options Vol Trader
Overview
Our client, a top‑tier global investment bank is seeking a highly skilled VP-Director level CEEMEA FX Options Volatility Trader to join its London‑based Global Markets division. This is a primary book‑runner role, responsible for leading the CEEMEA FX options and volatility franchise with significant ownership of risk, pricing, and P&L.
The position offers high visibility, meaningful autonomy, and the opportunity to shape and grow a key regional business within an established macro trading platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the main book‑runner for the CEEMEA FX options volatility franchise, managing all aspects of the risk book.
- Price, trade, and risk‑manage CEEMEA FX options, both vanilla and exotic, with a focus on volatility surfaces, cross‑vol dynamics, and correlation.
- Generate, communicate, and execute differentiated trading ideas that contribute to consistent risk‑adjusted returns.
- Support client flows in partnership with global FX sales, providing market colour and maintaining liquidity provision standards.
- Work closely with structuring and research to develop bespoke CEEMEA solutions and thematic macro ideas.
- Stay ahead of geopolitical and macroeconomic developments across CEEMEA markets and actively incorporate them into trading strategy.
- Maintain rigorous risk discipline, conduct standards, and enhance platform processes where appropriate.
Required Experience & Skills
- 5-10+ years of FX derivatives trading experience, with direct exposure to CEEMEA markets strongly preferred.
- A proven P&L track record in FX options vol trading, ideally as a book‑runner or deputy book‑runner.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including deep knowledge of option pricing, stochastic volatility models, and advanced risk metrics.
- Ability to manage complex, event‑driven risk across multiple EM currencies.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, coordinate, and collaborate across trading, sales, and senior management.
- High attention to detail, strong ownership mentality, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
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