Associate Director EM FX Forwards Trader

Job in City Of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK

Listing for: Selby Jennings

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14

Job specializations:

Finance & Banking
Capital Markets, Trading - Equity / Derivatives / Quantitative, Risk Manager/Analyst

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 210000 GBP Yearly GBP 120000.00 210000.00 YEAR

Location: City Of London

Our client, a leading international financial institution is seeking an Associate Director-level EM FX Forwards Trader to join its London-based Emerging Markets trading team. This role offers the opportunity to manage risk, provide liquidity to institutional clients, and contribute to the growth of a well-established EM FX franchise.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and risk an EM FX forwards book across a broad range of emerging market currencies.
Price and execute client transactions while delivering competitive liquidity and market insight.
Develop and maintain relationships with Sales, Structuring, Research, and other trading desks globally.
Monitor market developments, economic releases, and geopolitical events impacting EM currencies.
Optimise risk‑adjusted returns through effective position management and hedging strategies.
Identify trading opportunities across spot, forwards, NDFs, and related FX products.
Support the continued development of trading infrastructure, workflows, and electronic execution capabilities.
Ensure all trading activity adheres to internal risk limits, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to the broader development of the trading platform.

Requirements

Proven experience trading EM FX forwards and/or NDFs within a bank, broker‑dealer, or institutional trading environment.
Strong understanding of EM currency markets, macroeconomic drivers, and cross-border capital flows.
Demonstrated ability to manage risk and generate P&L within a disciplined risk framework.
Experience covering a broad range of CEEMEA, LATAM, and/or Asian emerging market currencies.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in trading systems and market analytics tools.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with Sales and institutional clients.
Sound understanding of market structure, liquidity dynamics, and regulatory requirements within FX markets.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred Experience

Experience trading across multiple EM regions.
Familiarity with electronic trading platforms and systematic execution tools.
Programming or data analysis skills (Python, SQL, VBA, or similar) would be advantageous.

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