FX Options Trader

TalentCloud Group; Zürich; Sur place; CHF 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TalentCloud Group Zurich is seeking a mid-senior FX options trader to run a discretionary G10 FX options book end to end, setting strategy, managing Greeks and executing across listed and OTC markets.

You will collaborate with traders, quants and developers to improve pricing models, hedging and execution, with a focus on delivering strong risk-adjusted returns.

The firm is well-capitalised and international, with a fast-moving desk and strong tech support; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Maths, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or similar from a strong university.
• Solid FX options background with pricing theory and volatility trading.
• Experience in high-volatility, leveraged markets.
• Track record of profitability (PnL above $2m annually for 3+ years).
• Nice to have: prop, market-making or hedge fund experience, automated execution.

Responsabilités

• Develop and refine FX options strategies across major pairs.
• Trade volatility dynamics: skew, risk reversals, term structure, implied vs realised.
• Read order flow and market microstructure for opportunities.
• Work with quants and developers on pricing, hedging and execution tools.
• Stay close to central bank policy, rate differentials, macro data and geopolitics.
• Execute across listed and OTC options, spot and forwards.
• Manage delta, gamma, vega and theta, adjusting hedges around key events.
• Contribute to the firm's data pipelines and analytics, and track performance and risk.

Connaissances

FX options pricing

Volatility trading

Quantitative analysis

Greeks management

Formation

Degree in Finance/Math/Physics/CS/Engineering

Outils

Python

Excel/VBA

SQL

Description du poste

Zurich | Full-time, permanent | Mid-senior

What you'll be doing
You'll run a discretionary G10 FX options book end to end: setting strategy, managing the Greeks and executing across listed and OTC markets. You'll work closely with traders, quant researchers and developers to improve pricing models, hedging and execution, with the aim of delivering strong risk-adjusted returns.

About the firm
A well-capitalised, international proprietary trading firm active across asset classes, currently expanding its options business. Expect a collaborative, fast-moving desk with strong tech and quant support.

Day to day

• Develop and refine FX options strategies across major pairs (EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF and others)
• Trade volatility dynamics: skew, risk reversals, term structure, implied vs realised
• Read order flow and market microstructure for opportunities
• Work with quants and developers on pricing, hedging and execution tools
• Stay close to central bank policy, rate differentials, macro data and geopolitics
• Execute across listed and OTC options, spot and forwards
• Manage delta, gamma, vega and theta, adjusting hedges around key events
• Contribute to the firm's data pipelines and analytics, and track performance and risk

About you

• Degree in Finance, Maths, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or similar from a strong university
• Solid FX options background, with deep knowledge of pricing theory and volatility trading
• Experience in high-volatility, leveraged markets
• A track record of consistent profitability (PnL above $2m annually for 3+ years)
• Quantitative, analytical and decisive
• Strong communicator, proactive and self-motivated
• Nice to have: prop, market‑making or hedge fund experience, automated or algorithmic options execution, and Python, Excel/VBA or SQL

Please note: You must already have the right to work in Switzerland. Sponsorship isn't available.