Senior FX Options Trader

JOB DESCRIPTION

A dynamic Global Investment bank is looking to add a senior (VP to Director) FX options trader to their Foreign Exchange trading team based in New York and focus on trading the G10 options book. Certainly a great opportunity for a proven FX options trader looking to take the next step in their career. Primarily the team will trade options on the US and other developed markets, but candidates with experience trading different markets would also be considered. The hire will be off the back of considerable success and a key sign of future growth. It is additional head count rather than a replacement hire therefore there is a certain level of flexibility with the specifics of the role. They will consider candidates from an emerging markets background also.

 

The successful candidate will have between 4-10 years trading experience and have a strong technical understanding in the options space. The group provides an exciting, successful platform for traders boasting cutting edge systems, innovative quants and a market leading sales force. The successful candidate will benefit from great career progression opportunities based on the international scope of the team and the internal opportunities they offer.

 

In summary the group is looking for an experienced trader from an options background. The successful candidate will have strong product knowledge in the foreign exchange space and will have direct experience trading options However candidates from a more non-linear, exotic and complex background will also be considered as well as those with purely a vanilla focus, they should have solid academics to support their experience to date.

 

REQUIRED

4+ years Foreign Exchange Trading Experience on either G10 or EM Currencies

Experience and knowledge in FX Options products

Outgoing, communicative and willing to work in a dynamic environment

Competitive by nature and eager to win

Quick and decisive thinker and able to deal well with pressure

IN RETURN:

An exciting working environment

Personal growth within a ambitious team

A competitive base and a market leading bonus structure

 

OVERVIEW:

This role based in New York would be suitable for any experienced (VP / Director) trader with foreign exchange options trading experience. Experience with other non-linear, exotic or complex products will also be considered. Great opportunity to work with one of the strongest and most forward thinking FX options desks on the market.

 

Although preferable, we do not require a CV, please feel free to get in touch regarding this role to talk to a member of the team to discuss this role. For more current openings with our clients, please see www.g-q-r.com/vacancies

 

We welcome speculative and tentative applications roles and others of a similar nature that we may have available on our books.

 

6. Applying: jobs@gqrgm.com

 

Contact: James Friend on +44 (0) 203 141 8000

 

VISIT US | www.g-q-r.com/vacancies

 

While a resume is preferable we also welcome tentative enquiries from well-qualified persons. To speak with an agent please contact one of our regional offices using the contact details listed below. Utmost confidentiality and discretion is assured.

 

LOS ANGELES | 1.310.807.5025

10877 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024 | Office Hours: 6.00-21.00 PDT

 

NEW YORK | 1.212.763.8333

1325 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10173 | Office Hours: 9.00-21.00 EDT

 

LONDON | 0203.141.8000

Westminster Tower, London, SE1 7SP | Office Hours: 8.00-20.00 GMT

 

HONG KONG | 852.3678.6738

2 Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central | Office Hours: 9.00-21.00 HKT

 

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May 8, 2013 • Tags: , • Posted in: Financial

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