G10 Foreign Exchange (FX) Trader

U.S. Bank•New York, NY

1d•$170,255 - $200,300•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced G10 FX Spot Voice Trader to join a high-performing trading desk. The role combines risk-taking, client franchise development, and electronic market interaction, requiring strong judgment, communication skills, and a deep understanding of FX market microstructure. The candidate will be responsible for pricing and executing G10 spot FX trades, managing risk in real time, engaging directly with corporate and institutional clients, and partnering closely with electronic trading teams to optimize liquidity provision and distribution.

Requirements

7+ years of G10 FX spot trading experience (voice or hybrid voice/electronic)
Strong understanding of FX spot market microstructure
Strong understanding of cross-currency dynamics and funding pressures
Strong understanding of liquidity regimes and event-driven price action
Demonstrated ability to manage risk and generate consistent P&L
Experience interacting with electronic liquidity platforms (EBS, Reuters, ECNs, single-dealer platforms)
Excellent communication and client-facing presentation skills
Strong decision-making under pressure in fast-moving markets
Ability to synthesize macro + flow + positioning into tradable views
Highly collaborative, with the ability to bridge voice trading and electronic execution
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset

Nice To Haves

Established client relationships within the G10 FX investor community
Experience presenting in client meetings, roadshows, or market updates
Familiarity with execution analytics, TCA, and algo performance evaluation
Comfort working in a hybrid high-touch / high-tech trading environment

Responsibilities

Actively price and execute G10 spot FX trades across voice and electronic channels
Manage intra-day risk, positioning, and inventory in line with desk mandates
Monitor market developments, liquidity conditions, and central bank/ macro drivers
Provide timely and competitive pricing to internal sales and external clients
Contribute to P&L generation through disciplined risk-taking and trade selection
Present market views, trade ideas, and flow insights to clients in both formal and informal settings
Partner with sales to grow client relationships and wallet share
Deliver clear and actionable commentary on FX market moves and positioning
Work closely with eFX / algo trading teams
Coordinate with FX options, rates, and cross-currency desks on flows and positioning
Engage with quantitative and technology teams to enhance pricing tools and analytics

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
Pension