Dealer (German Market)

Monex Europe Markets S.V; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Monex Europe Markets S.V in Amsterdam seeks an experienced FX Trader to execute client orders, manage hedges and liaise with counterparties while maintaining strong client relationships. The role requires deep knowledge of FX markets, regulatory compliance and KYC processes.

You will support risk management and collaborate with Sales and other departments in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Office-based in Amsterdam, the candidate should be fluent in English with German language skills

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated investment firm.
• Track record with French clients.
• Senior level experience in a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets.
• Strong knowledge of FX regulatory environment.
• Ability to manage risk and ensure compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of FX markets.

Responsibilities

• Execute client orders in FX and hedging with banking counterparties.
• Know Your Customer (KYC) to tailor suitable products and onboarding.
• Monitor economic climate and impact on Monex and clients.
• Understand and manage market, counterparty, and operational risks.
• Record and maintain trading activity logs per policy.
• Maintain client relationships and collaborate with Sales.
• Liaise with other departments to provide comprehensive support.
• Contribute input into business development and service offerings.

Skills

Regulated firm experience

French clients

Senior level experience

Market knowledge

FX regulatory knowledge

Risk management

FX knowledge

English proficiency

German language

Tools

MS Office

FXDB in-house

Bloomberg Barx Arena GS Portal

Workday

Job description

FX Dealer | Amsterdam Monex is a leading global financial solutions provider, offering a complete set of tools to support business growth and strategic financial operations. We specialise in FX risk management and international payments, helping corporate and institutional clients design tailored FX solutions to navigate currency volatility with confidence. Our team of FX specialists implement well-considered currency strategies, offering dedicated support to help clients manage their payment needs – whether for goods, services, or direct investments. In 2023, Monex facilitated $309 billion in FX turnover, managed $10.7 billion in assets, and processed 8.5 million transactions. With offices across North America (Canada, the US, and Mexico), Asia (Singapore), and Europe (the UK, Spain, and the Netherlands), we serve over 66,000 clients worldwide. By combining global reach with deep local market expertise, Monex enhances businesses with a suite of financial solutions and FX market analysis to help optimise efficiency, mitigate currency risk, and protect margins in an increasingly complex financial landscape. Our corporate client experience is further enhanced by our dedicated sector expertise across a range of industries.

Department Overview

The Trading department engages in financial market transactions and evaluates investment opportunities in currencies. It is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of trades, determining prices and executing Client trades in Monex products (FX Spot, Forwards, Options) in accordance with its regulatory requirements.

Job Overview

The Trading team are responsible for executing client orders in Foreign Exchange products and for executing the firm’s hedge position with banking counterparties. Traders liaise directly with clients and provide suitable advice based on their knowledge of the client and the client’s requirements and execute their orders accordingly.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Understanding the market in which Monex operates and the factors necessary to undertake trading services for clients;
• Ensuring adequate knowledge of their client (Knowing Your Customer; KYC) to deliver appropriate and suitable products, services and advice and support onboarding;
• Maintaining a knowledge and understanding of the economic climate and the likely impact upon Monex and its clients;
• Understanding and managing market risk, counterparty risk and the operational risk which arises from the traders own activity;
• Executing client orders with integrity, ensuring high service standards and in accordance with Monex values and policies;
• Executing back‑to‑back transactions with Banking Counterparties in accordance with Monex policies, respecting market convention and the requirements of counterparties;
• Recording and maintaining all trading activity logs in accordance with Monex policy using Monex approved media;
• Identifying and avoiding conflicts of interest;
• Maintaining good client relationships built on integrity, trust and the client’s best interests;
• Maintaining good Counterparty relationships built on mutual respect;
• Liaison with other Monex departments to provide the fullest assistance as required;
• Liaison with Sales Staff in order to engender and maintain good client relations and sustainable business practices;
• Provide input into business development to ensure Monex offers the services clients need and that can be delivered to the highest industry standards.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience of working within a regulated investment firm;
• Proven track Record with French Clients;
• Proven track record of operating at a senior level within a commercial environment;
• Strong knowledge of markets;
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory environment in which an FX firm operates;
• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of risk management and compliance within a regulated environment;
• Extensive knowledge of FX.

Systems / Knowledge Skills

• MS Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Databases – FXDB (In House)
• Bloomberg Trading systems (Barx, Arena, GS Portal)
• HR Systems – Workday
• Languages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and native or fluent German are essential
• Proficiency in additional European languages is highly desirable

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! At Monex, we do our very best every day to ensure that we take good care of our people, as our biggest asset is our highly driven and focused Talent Culture. We strive to continuously enable our people to develop their full potential by offering the necessary tools and support to empower our people to develop professionally and to take the next step in their career here at Monex. Teamwork is a paramount part of our Talent Culture as we achieve more when we collaborate and all work together. We take pride in our familial culture with colleagues who are willing to go the extra mile for one another. We foster a culture of Health and Wellness, encouraging our colleagues to pursue healthy habits and promoting healthy lifestyles.