VP Java FX Strategist for Ultra-Low Latency FX Options

McGregor Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

McGregor Boyall is seeking a Vice President - Java FX Strategist to drive the bank's electronic FX strategies. You will own core pricing, market-making and algo components for ultra-low-latency FX flows, collaborating with Front Office, Trading, and global engineering teams in London and Singapore.

This front-office role requires strong Java excellence, FX market understanding, and leadership to shape architecture and strategic technology decisions across a global platform.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of advanced Java in high-performance, low-latency environments.
• 5+ years in financial markets, ideally in pricing or market-making.
• Strong understanding of FX microstructure, order management, or regulatory flows.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, or a related quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and develop components for FX Options market making, pricing, and algorithmic trading.
• Lead and manage strategic electronic FX Cash and Options projects.
• Collaborate directly with Front Office Trading & Sales teams.
• Contribute to the roadmap for scaling a 24/5.5 global FX platform.

Skills

Advanced Java

Financial markets

FX pricing

Low-latency

Spring Boot

FIX protocol

Education

CS/Engineering/Math degree

Tools

Spring Boot

Gradle

Solace

FIX

Job description

McGregor Boyall is seeking a Vice President - Java FX Strategist to drive the bank's electronic FX strategies. You will own core pricing, market-making and algo components for ultra-low-latency FX flows, collaborating with Front Office, Trading, and global engineering teams in London and Singapore.

This front-office role requires strong Java excellence, FX market understanding, and leadership to shape architecture and strategic technology decisions across a global platform.