Emerging Markets FX Trader — Profitability & Strategy

Gelber Group LLC; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

PTO and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Gelber Group is seeking an Experienced Emerging Markets FX Trader. You will join a fast-paced team to capitalize on opportunities across EM FX, macro products, and regional markets. Expect a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration in our Chicago office and a highly competitive compensation structure including profit sharing.

You will manage a trading book, analyze macro drivers, and develop strategies while maintaining strict risk controls in a meritocratic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of profitability in emerging markets FX for at least two years in a risk-taking role.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomic drivers impacting EM currencies, rates, and capital flows.
• Experience trading EM spot FX, NDFs, EM options, or related macro products.
• Deep knowledge of LATAM, CEEMEA, or APAC markets.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and highly competitive nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; autonomous and collaborative.
• Proven self-starter with product knowledge, trading methodology, and market insight.
• Ability to manage and communicate risk per firm policies during volatility.
• Proficiency with trading platforms, execution algorithms, and market data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of liquidity dynamics and event risk in EM.
• Openness to feedback and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Manage own trading book with EM FX products incl. spot, NDFs, futures, options.
• Identify macro and cross-asset opportunities across LATAM, EMEA, APAC.
• Analyze market trends, order flow, liquidity, and patterns for trading opps.
• Monitor central bank policy, sovereign risk, inflation, capital flows, politics.
• Collaborate across trading desks to achieve team goals and manage risk.
• Develop and test discretionary and systematic trading strategies.
• Conduct independent research to uncover new opportunities.
• Monitor risk and PnL changes; communicate developments to leadership.
• Navigate markets with varying liquidity and regulatory considerations.
• Build the business through mentorship and continuous market engagement.

Skills

EM FX trading

Macro drivers

Risk management

Execution platforms

Communication

Team player

Tools

Trading platforms

Execution algorithms

Market data tools

Job description

Gelber Group is seeking an Experienced Emerging Markets FX Trader. You will join a fast-paced team to capitalize on opportunities across EM FX, macro products, and regional markets. Expect a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration in our Chicago office and a highly competitive compensation structure including profit sharing.

You will manage a trading book, analyze macro drivers, and develop strategies while maintaining strict risk controls in a meritocratic environment.