Associate - FX Options Trader
Job Title: Associate - FX Options Trader
Location: London, United Kingdom
Division: Global Markets
Department: Foreign Exchange Trading
Overview:
A leading global investment bank is seeking a highly motivated and analytically strong Associate to join its FX Options Trading desk in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for pricing, risk managing, and executing foreign exchange options across G10 and emerging market currencies, contributing to the growth and performance of the bank's global FX franchise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Price and execute FX options trades across a range of currency pairs, ensuring competitive pricing and adherence to risk limits.
- Manage risk exposures in real-time, including delta, gamma, vega, and correlation risks, using both vanilla and exotic options.
- Collaborate closely with sales, structuring, and research teams to deliver tailored solutions to institutional and corporate clients.
- Monitor market developments, macroeconomic trends, and geopolitical events to inform trading strategies and identify opportunities.
- Contribute to the development of pricing models, trading tools, and automation initiatives to enhance desk efficiency and performance.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements at all times.
Candidate Profile:
- 2-5 years of experience in FX options trading or a closely related quantitative trading role within a top-tier financial institution.
- Strong understanding of FX derivatives, options pricing, and risk management techniques.
- Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python, VBA, or C++ is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
Why Join:
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing FX trading team within a globally recognized investment bank. The role offers exposure to a wide range of products and markets, with strong potential for career progression and development in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
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