Experienced Foreign Exchange Algorithmic/Quantitative Trader required – Tier One Investment Bank – London – Up to £150k + Bonus + Package – FX / Forex recruitment

Montash Associates is partnering with a Tier One Investment Bank, and are looking to source and experienced FX Quantitative Trader to join their market leading team.

The primary role will be to work as part of the FX Spot Market making team, but the role will have multiple facets and duties. They are currently looking to build out a number of new areas, such as FX Options and Emerging Markets FX. You will be working as part of a collaborative environment on a number of these initiatives, as well as managing risk and generating PnL. There will also be scope to take some proprietary positions.

The ideal candidate will be at Senior Associate or VP level, working within an FX Quant Trading team at a Tier One Investment Bank. Strong academic credentials are essential. FX knowledge is integral, as are excellent quantitative and programming skills.

The team is highly research driven and collaborative, and is based across the EMEA region. They are one of the best established players in the space, and have excellent client flow.

To summarise, the core requirements for this position are:

• FX Quant Trading experience. 3-7 years ideally

• Excellent academic track record. Postgraduate degree in a highly quantitative discipline

• Strong programming skills

• Good market knowledge. Interest in expanding business and growing the team into new areas

• Excellent communication skills. Strong team working abilities

• Permission to live and work in the UK

In return for this, there is an exceptional package on offer. The exact figures will be entirely dependent upon the specific candidate, but the hire is likely to be made at Vice President level. As a guideline, base salaries will be up to £150k. There will be a market leading bonus on top of this, as well as an excellent flexible benefits package.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV to edwardb@montash.com. Alternatively, I can be contacted on +44 (0) 207 749 6060 for a confidential discussion. All applications, correspondence and conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Ref: EB/UK/IBFX/1077

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