Global Markets - FX eRisk Trader, Analyst

Job description

Role Title: FX eRisk Trader, Analyst
Business: Global Banking and Markets


Role Purpose
· Manage the eFX trading books, both in G10 and EM currency pairs
· Manage low-touch applications used to drive automation in a quantitatively efficient and systematic manor
· Work with quants to drive model development
· Engage with sales to drive the electronic trading franchise and interact with clients
Key Accountabilities
· Manages the firm's inventory and trading risk under supervision and as assigned in compliance with all applicable regulation within a given business area
· Effectively maintains various risk positions and manages within position limits, providing liquidity and trade ideas to clients while trading within set limits to help the trading team achieve a given revenue and volume target
· Provides consistent pricing and market making to sales force and target clients
· Reconciles daily and/or monthly reports, as assigned

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications

Required:
·  Some experience within a quantitative trading front office environment, which includes the managing of trading risk.
·  Strong quantitative and programming ability (preference for proficiency with kdb+, Java, R or Python).
·  Strong social skills and ability to interact with other traders and salespeople, as well as clients.
·  Quantitative bachelor's degree (or higher) from a top tier university (or equivalent)

Preferred:
·  Exposure to quantitative analysis of client flow or High Frequency Trading (HFT) trading models would be a plus.
·  Previous experience in an eFX trading role.
·  Understanding of spot FX market microstructure
·  Experience at a top tier FX house.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse environment.