FX Options Trader - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

11h

About The Position

As an Associate or Vice President on the FX Options Trading team, you will have a primary focus on a particular currency bloc. We expect you to be responsible, independent and able to work in smooth coordination with the larger team. Your role will involve market-making in FX options and you should be comfortable quoting large notional sizes. You will be dealing with a broad range of investors including money managers, banks, insurance companies, pension funds and corporates. This role requires strong communication skills and adept negotiation to transact effectively. You should have a strong understanding of foreign exchange and the macroeconomic promoters of the market. The work environment is fast-paced and challenging, requiring the ability to think and react quickly under pressure.

Requirements

Demonstrable trading experience
The ability to assess and understand risk around trading positions and market events
Someone who thrives on the challenge of competitive pressures and is able to remain focused on client needs
Maturity and the ability to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced and open environment
Attention to detail, adaptable and hungry to learn
Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Demonstrable years’ experience trading at a large bank;
Demonstrable experience interacting with major institutional FX clients;
Experience with electronic market making preferred;
Bachelor degree, quantitative subjects preferred.

Responsibilities

Making markets in both vanilla and exotic Options
Strategically manage risk of client flows and orders
Actively focus on clients and manage relationships
Working in close collaboration with the FX Options technology and Quantitative Research groups in order to help grow our electronic capabilities
Provide support with mentoring and development of junior staff