Experienced Emerging Markets FX Trader

Gelber Group•White Plains, NY

2h•$72,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are Gelber Group, a proprietary trading firm with over 40 years of innovation in trading and technology. We are seeking an Experienced Emerging Markets FX Trader to join our team. This role offers a real opportunity to make a significant impact by capitalizing on opportunities across global Emerging Markets FX and macro products. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a strong work ethic, a competitive mindset, and a proven record of profitability in Emerging Markets trading for at least two years. This position requires a strong emphasis on in-person presence in our Chicago office.

Requirements

Proven track record of profitability in emerging markets FX for at least two years in a risk-taking role
Strong understanding of macroeconomic drivers impacting emerging markets currencies, rates, and capital flows
Experience trading products such as EM spot FX, NDFs, EM options, or related macro products
Deep knowledge of one or more regional markets including LATAM, CEEMEA, or APAC
Entrepreneurial mindset and highly competitive nature
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both autonomously and as a collaborative team player
Proven self-starter with exceptional product knowledge, trading methodology, and market insight
Ability to manage and communicate risk in accordance with Firm policies and limits, especially during periods of elevated volatility
Proficiency with trading platforms, execution algorithms, and market data analysis tools
Strong understanding of liquidity dynamics, execution considerations, and event risk specific to emerging markets
Openness to feedback and willingness to adapt trading style as market regimes evolve
Strong work ethic and understanding that the more you put into your craft, the more you’ll get out of it
Mentality of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Manage your own trading book with a focus on emerging markets FX products including spot, NDFs, futures, options, and local rates-related opportunities
Identify and capitalize on macroeconomic, geopolitical, and cross-asset dislocations across LATAM, EMEA, and APAC markets
Analyze market trends, order flow, liquidity conditions, and technical patterns to identify trading opportunities in both developed and emerging economies
Continuously monitor central bank policy, sovereign risk, inflation dynamics, capital flows, and political developments impacting emerging markets currencies
Collaborate closely across trading desks to execute team goals while ensuring core risk standards are observed
Develop, test, and refine discretionary and/or systematic trading strategies using historical data and real-time market conditions
Conduct independent research to uncover new opportunities and improve the performance and scalability of existing strategies
Monitor material changes in levels of risk and variance in PnL, particularly during volatile macro events, and proactively communicate developments to leadership
Navigate trading environments with varying liquidity profiles, market structures, and regional regulatory considerations
Build and grow your business through collaboration, mentorship, and continuous market engagement