G10 FX Spot Trader - Director
Our client is seeking an experienced Director‑level FX Spot Trader to join their London trading floor. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to take ownership of a core FX Spot trading mandate within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and execute FX Spot trading across major currency pairs, delivering consistent profitability within defined risk parameters.
- Provide market‑making and liquidity to a broad range of institutional clients.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional clients, acting as a client‑facing specialist for trade ideas, flows, and market colour.
- Collaborate closely with sales, risk, and research teams to enhance client solutions and market positioning.
- Contribute to pricing, risk management, and strategy development across the FX franchise.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and ensure all trading activity is compliant with internal and external standards.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 8+ years of FX Spot trading experience, ideally within a top‑tier financial institution.
- Strong technical understanding of FX Futures and STIR (Short‑Term Interest Rate) products.
- Demonstrated ability to manage risk, navigate volatile markets, and generate sustainable trading performance.
- Proven track record in a client‑facing role, particularly with institutional clients such as asset managers, hedge funds, banks, and corporates.
- Excellent quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.
- Highly motivated, team‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a high‑pressure environment.
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