Lead Quantitative FX Trader & Strategy Architect

Trading Interview; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

On-site meals

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid vacation and parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Old Mission Capital is seeking a Quantitative FX Trader to join our growing firm in New York. The role reports to a managing partner in Chicago and centers on the FX spot market and related derivatives, demanding strong decision making and robust risk controls.

You will lead FX trading initiatives, collaborate with engineering and research to develop proprietary strategies and risk models, and mentor junior traders while expanding client relationships and clearing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or Economics or in a related field.
• Deep understanding of FX market forecasting, trading, portfolio construction, optimization, and risk management.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and Excel/VBA.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and build new business; self-starter with process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of Old Mission’s FX trading efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering and research to develop proprietary strategies and risk models.
• Partner with operations on clearing, vendor, ATS, and client relationships.
• Design, implement, and monitor trading strategies.
• Train and mentor a team of junior traders.

Skills

FX trading

Risk management

Theoretical pricing

Market structure knowledge

Python

SQL

Excel/VBA

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or Economics or in a related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel/VBA

Job description

Old Mission Capital is seeking a Quantitative FX Trader to join our growing firm in New York. The role reports to a managing partner in Chicago and centers on the FX spot market and related derivatives, demanding strong decision making and robust risk controls.

You will lead FX trading initiatives, collaborate with engineering and research to develop proprietary strategies and risk models, and mentor junior traders while expanding client relationships and clearing operations.