Global Capital Markets Trader - Associate

Validus Risk Management; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Validus Risk Management is seeking a Global Capital Markets Trader - Associate to join our Toronto team. This role involves executing trades in derivatives and providing exceptional service to institutional clients. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in FX markets and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Join us in our mission to be a leader in financial market risk services, with a focus on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus)

Health care benefits

Retirement plans

Financial support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in FX markets.
• Experience with electronic trading systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute FX and interest rate trades.
• Communicate market insights to clients.
• Manage relationships with clients and counterparties.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

FX market knowledge

Presentation skills

Education

Postgraduate/undergraduate degree in finance, economics, engineering, math, or statistics

Tools

FXall

FXConnect

Bloomberg

Job description

Global Capital Markets Trader - Associate

Global Capital Markets Trader - Associate

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The Validus Global Capital Markets team executes close to half a trillion dollars in derivatives transactions annually across FX, Rates, Equity and Commodity markets. Our clients include many of the largest and most prestigious institutional investors across private equity, credit and real asset markets.

About the Capital Markets Function at Validus:

Based in Toronto (North America) and London (Europe), the Capital Markets function provides specialist front, middle and back office outsourced services for our client base of private capital managers, institutional investors and corporate clients.

This involves:

• Establishing trading infrastructure (trading lines, ISDA agreements) with investment banks and other counterparties
• Executing derivative trades (as agent) on behalf of clients
• Communicating and coordinating hedging activity with clients
• Ensuring best execution across a variety of derivatives (FX, Interest Rates, Commodities, futures)
• Managing and developing strong relationships with clients and across our global banking panel of >50 banks
• Proactively working with clients and Validus colleagues to optimize hedging portfolios
• Designing and presenting hedging solutions to internal and external clients
  
  
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Pricing and trade execution of FX spot, forwards, swaps, and options via our various execution channels
• Pricing and trade execution of interest rate swaps, caps and swaptions via our various execution channels
• Monitoring of client positions using our bespoke RiskView technology
• Communicating market insights to clients and hosting periodic calls
• All facets of the trade execution process including, but not limited to;
• Monitoring FX and rates markets to proactively assist our clients with the risk management of their exposures
• Execution of exchange-traded futures
• Ensuring client best execution and trading processes are adhered to in every transaction
• Managing client relationships
• Managing counterparty relationships (banks, dealers)
• Provide training and support to junior team members
• Carrying out adhoc project work and any other ancillary task as assigned by the Department Head
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of professional training experience in the FX markets focused on providing hedging support to corporate or institutional clients
• Experience with electronic trading systems (FXall, FXConnect, Bloomberg)
• Postgraduate/undergraduate degree in a quantitative subject (e.g. finance, economics, engineering, math, statistics)
• Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Deep knowledge of FX markets and macro drivers
• Excellent attention to detail
• A desire to work in a very entrepreneurial environment, where we are constantly looking for ways to improve
  
  
  
  

Benefits

Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.

Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.

Our core company values are;

• Accountability - Getting it done and owning the result.
• Teamwork - We succeed by helping others succeed.
• Integrity - We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct.
• Diversity - Diversity boosts creativity - creativity is our edge.
• Kaizen - Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.
  
  
  

Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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