FX Spot Trader - US Hours

Marlin Selection Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in London is seeking an experienced Associate – FX Spot Trader to manage night shift client flows in G10 and EM currencies. You will execute voice trades, maintain the global order book, and provide market insights. The role offers a competitive salary and bonus potential, along with a platform for long-term career development in global markets.

Benefits

Base salary + attractive bonus potential

Key position within a globally integrated trading function

Excellent platform for long-term career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FX Spot trading (ideally Associate level), covering G10 and/or EM markets.
• Strong capability in voice execution and client order management.
• Willingness to work night shifts with independence and discipline.

Responsibilities

• Execute spot FX trades via voice across G10 and EM currencies.
• Maintain and manage the global client order book.
• Deliver accurate and competitive pricing to internal stakeholders.

Skills

FX Spot trading experience

Voice execution

Client order management

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Position: Associate – FX Spot Trader (Night Shift, G10 & EM)

Location: London

The Opportunity

On behalf of a leading global financial institution, we are currently retained to identify an experienced FX Spot Trader at Associate level to join a well-established trading desk. This is a unique opportunity to step into a night shift coverage role, responsible for managing voice-executed G10 and EM client flows as well as overseeing the global FX order book.

This hire is critical to ensuring 24-hour client service continuity and pricing efficiency across regions. The team has an outstanding reputation internally and externally, and the role offers significant exposure to both developed and emerging currency markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute spot FX trades via voice across G10 and EM currencies, ensuring high-quality service for institutional clients during the night shift.
• Maintain and manage the global client order book, operating under globally aligned trading protocols.
• Deliver accurate and competitive pricing to internal stakeholders including sales desks, international branches, and regional treasury hubs.
• Provide market insights and trade ideas to colleagues across the global trading and sales network.
• Collaborate with peers in other time zones to ensure seamless handover and global market coverage.
• Contribute to the desk’s overall P&L through effective execution and market awareness.

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Proven experience in FX Spot trading (ideally Associate level), covering G10 and/or EM markets.
• Strong capability in voice execution and client order management.
• Willingness and ability to work night shifts, with the independence and discipline that requires.
• A commercial mindset with demonstrated contribution to revenue generation.
• Highly organised with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Why Apply?

• Base salary + attractive bonus potential.
• Key position within a globally integrated trading function.
• Broad exposure to international flows and cross-border client activity.
• Excellent platform for long-term career development in global markets.

Next Steps

If you're an FX spot trader looking to take on greater ownership within a global trading framework — or simply ready to embrace a new challenge in a key time zone — we would be pleased to speak with you confidentially.