Commercial & Investment Bank – Asia EM FX Option Trader – Executive Director

🏢 JP Morgan
📍 SingaporeFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 4mo ago🔄 Updated: 4mo ago
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As an Executive Director in the Global FX Options team, you will be responsible for providing liquidity to a global client franchise, including hedge funds, banks, asset managers, and corporates. This role involves monitoring and managing risk exposures, developing trading strategies in partnership with global FXO traders, and collaborating with sales teams to understand client needs and provide trade ideas and hedging solutions. You will also mentor and develop junior traders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Economics, Mathematics or a related field, and 7 years of FX options trading experience with an investment bank. A proven track record of successful market-making and client engagement, strong analytical skills, proficiency with trading concepts, deep knowledge of option theory and practices, and excellent communication skills are required. Experience trading EM FX options and exotic products is preferred.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Economics, Mathematics or a related field and 7 years of FX options trading experience with an investment bank. Proven track record of successful market-making and client engagement, strong analytical skills, proficiency with trading concepts, deep knowledge of option theory and practices, and excellent communication skills are essential.
Description

Are you ready to make an impact in the fast-paced world of FX trading? As an FX Option Trader within our Global FX Options team, you will play a crucial role in market-making, risk management, and client engagement across Asia. This position offers exciting career growth opportunities and the chance to work with our talented team in Singapore.

As a Executive Director in our Global FX Options team, you will be responsible for providing liquidity to our global client franchise, including hedge funds, banks, asset managers, and corporates. You will manage risk exposures, develop trading strategies, and partner with sales teams to deliver value to our clients. Your role will also involve mentoring junior traders and contributing to the global team's success.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide liquidity to the global client franchise, including hedge funds, banks, asset managers, and corporates.
  • Monitor and manage risk exposures, applying best-in-class risk disciplines and practices.
  • Formulate, review, and execute macro trading strategies in partnership with FXO traders globally.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to understand client needs and provide trade ideas and hedging solutions.
  • Mentor and develop junior traders through active tutelage and guidance.

 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Economics, Mathematics or a related field
  • 7 years of FX options trading experience with an investment bank.
  • Proven track record of successful market-making and client engagement.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with trading concepts.
  • Deep knowledge of option theory and practices.
  • Excellent communication skills for horizontal and vertical interactions.

 

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • Experience trading EM FX options and exotic products
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