Director, Foreign Exchange Trading

Fidelity Investments•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Foreign Exchange Trading Associate to join a team of traders, providing sole coverage during the overnight shift (12:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.). The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution and risk management of FX trading activity with Fidelity’s retail and institutional clients. This role involves trading FX spot, forward and swaps as well as advising institutional clients on hedging strategies and mitigating currency risk. The position also requires close coordination with the broader trading and operation teams to ensure continuity across shifts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, plus a minimum of three years of prior financial experience is required.
Ability to work the overnight hours of 12am-8am, including US holidays.
A solid understanding of the financial markets and their interaction with the currency markets.
Ability to work independently in a high paced environment with close attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in FX trading, sales or operations is preferred but not required.
Proficiency with Bloomberg and electronic trading platforms is a plus.
Effective communication skills and writing proficiency are a plus.
Familiarity with fundamental and technical analysis of the currency markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

Proactively manage the FX desk’s currency exposure, with an emphasis on risk mitigation.
Act as the sole overnight resource responsible for pricing FX transactions and monitoring electronic executions for accuracy.
Serve as the subject matter expert for the FX product across Fidelity’s business units.
Communicate pertinent market developments, trade activity, and outstanding orders to the broader trading team.
Resolve or escalate any operational or technical issues in a timely manner.
Contribute to the written FX market commentary distributed to internal stakeholders and external clients.