Associate - FX Options Trader

Selby Jennings; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank is seeking an Associate - FX Options Trader in London. This role involves pricing, risk managing, and executing FX options across currencies, contributing to the bank's FX franchise growth. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills, along with a background in financial markets and programming knowledge. A unique opportunity for career progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Price and execute FX options trades across a range of currency pairs.
• Manage risk exposures in real-time using options.
• Collaborate with sales and research teams for tailored client solutions.
• Monitor market developments and inform trading strategies.

Skills

FX options trading

Risk management

Analytical skills

Programming in Python, VBA, or C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Associate - FX Options Trader

Selby Jennings London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 12 days ago In-Office Job Permanent Negotiable

Associate - FX Options Trader

Selby Jennings London, United Kingdom Apply now

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.

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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