Emerging Markets FX Trader

Job Description

Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive.

This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.

Join us as an Emerging Markets FX Trader

• We’re looking for an Associate to join our Emerging Markets (EM) FX Trading team in London. In this role you will be part of our global trading pod, working closely with colleagues in Singapore and Stamford to deliver seamless coverage across time zones.
• Your primary responsibility will be managing our EM FX Spot and Asian non-deliverable forward (NDF) franchise during London hours, ensuring we provide competitive liquidity, disciplined risk management and high‑quality execution to our clients.
• You’ll collaborate with key stakeholders and help develop and enhance our offering across both traditional voice channels and electronic venues.
• This role offers the opportunity to join a high‑performing desk operating in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment where market insight, quantitative thinking and client focus come together to drive commercial outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Assisting in pricing EM FX products, including spot, forwards, and NDFs, across a range of currencies and time zones.
• Supporting the desk with intraday risk management, P&L monitoring, and position analysis.
• Enhancing and maintaining trading tools, models, and analytical frameworks to improve pricing efficiency and desk productivity.
• Monitoring macroeconomic developments, EM central bank actions, political events, and market flows to help inform trading strategies.
• Collaborating closely with Sales, Structuring, Quant, and Research teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Ensuring adherence to all trading, conduct, and risk policies while fostering a culture of control, transparency, and responsible risk‑taking.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of electronic trading capabilities and data‑driven decision‑making.

Skills & Qualifications

You’ll have experience in FX, rates or EM markets along with a demonstrable understanding of financial markets, macroeconomics and FX products. You’ll be able to perform under pressure, prioritise effectively, and work in a fast‑moving trading environment. It’s essential that you have excellent communication skills and the confidence to work collaboratively across functions.

Additional Desired Skills

• A strong commitment to risk management, conduct, and control responsibilities.
• An awareness of regional liquidity dynamics.
• Familiarity with market‑making tools, pricing models, or data‑driven trading frameworks.
• Experience handling large datasets and building repeatable analytics (Python).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to trading businesses.
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve existing processes.

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