EM Flow FX Options Trader

City of London

Permanent

Negotiable

Sales and Trading

PR/594661_1785506799

Our client, a leading global investment bank is seeking an EM Flow FX Options Trader to join its London-based FX Options Trading team at the Associate to Vice President level.

This role offers the opportunity to trade a broad range of Emerging Markets FX Options products, working closely with Sales, Structuring, Market Making and Risk Management teams to provide liquidity and risk management solutions to institutional clients globally.

Responsibilities

Manage and risk EM Flow FX Options positions across a range of emerging market currency pairs.
Price and execute client flow while maintaining disciplined risk management practices.
Develop and enhance trading strategies across EM volatility markets.
Work closely with FX Sales teams to support client activity and grow franchise revenues.
Collaborate with Structuring and Quantitative teams on product development and analytics.
Monitor market developments, geopolitical events and macroeconomic trends impacting EM currencies and volatility markets.
Contribute to the development of trading tools, automation initiatives and risk management infrastructure.

Requirements

Experience trading FX Options products within a bank or leading financial institution.
Strong understanding of FX Options pricing, volatility, Greeks and risk management.
Knowledge of Emerging Markets FX products and market dynamics.
Proven ability to manage risk in fast-moving and complex market environments.
Strong analytical and quantitative skill set.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across trading, sales and structuring teams.
Programming experience in Python or similar languages is advantageous but not essential.

Candidate Profile

3-8 years of relevant FX Options Trading experience.
Strong understanding of EM volatility markets.
Commercial mindset with the ability to support and develop client relationships.
Highly motivated, proactive and capable of performing under pressure.

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