FX Derivatives Trader
Key Responsibilities
Trading & Market-Making
- Price and execute FX derivatives including vanilla/exotic options, structured forwards, and volatility-based products.
- Provide two-way pricing and liquidity to internal sales teams and external clients across APAC.
- Manage trading books, hedge exposures, and optimise risk-reward outcomes.
- Track macroeconomic developments, market flows, and volatility dynamics affecting FX markets.
Risk Management
- Manage Greeks and overall portfolio exposures within approved risk limits.
- Perform scenario analysis and stress testing to ensure robust risk management.
- Work closely with market risk and compliance teams to maintain effective controls.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with FX sales teams to deliver competitive pricing, market insights, and bespoke solutions.
- Support structuring teams on new product design and enhancements.
- Provide timely market commentary, trade recommendations, and liquidity updates.
Analysis & Strategy Development
- Build and refine trading strategies using quantitative models and market analytics.
- Analyse volatility surfaces, cross-asset correlations, and macro drivers.
- Continuously monitor P&L, risk metrics, and model performance.
Technology & Process Improvement
- Collaborate with quant and technology teams to improve pricing models, risk tools, and workflow automation.
- Identify opportunities to optimize desk efficiency and reduce operational risk.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Master's degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in FX options or FX derivatives trading.
- Strong understanding of derivatives pricing, volatility models, and risk management.
- Proficiency in analytical tools such as Python, VBA, or similar programming languages.
- Strong decision-making skills under pressure in a dynamic market environment.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving abilities.
Preferred
- Experience with structured FX products (e.g., accumulators, decumulators, TARFs, callable structures).
- Knowledge of APAC FX markets, CNH/RMB products, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with trading and risk platforms such as Murex, Calypso, or equivalent proprietary systems.
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