FX Structuring and Solutions – UKEMEA Regional Head: Managing Director​/Director

The UK EMEA FX Structuring and Solutions (FXSS) team is a critical component of Global FX Structuring and Solutions, dedicated to empowering corporate and investor clients to comprehensively assess and proactively manage their FX risk, as well as seek Alpha from market opportunities. As the Regional FXSS Head, this senior leader will be responsible for setting strategy and leading a team of highly technical structurers across two locations.

Operating on the public-side, the Head of UK EMEA FXSS will lead collaborations with FX Sales, Trading, and Banking to drive targeted origination, solutions development, and commercialization efforts across the region.

This position is pivotal for a strategic professional and subject matter expert responsible for leading the design, development, and analysis of innovative financial products and risk management solutions across the UK EMEA region. This role requires deep quantitative skills, strong leadership and management capabilities, and a proactive approach to identifying and solving complex client challenges. The Regional Head will guide the team to leverage cutting‑edge tools and data insights to quantify FX risk, design innovative hedging solutions to mitigate exposure, and implement market access strategies for out performance.

The role demands a leader who can manage complex processes, elevate overall team capabilities, and contribute to enhancing sales efforts and client knowledge through strategic training and solutions innovation. The individual will be based in London.

• Master's Degree or equivalent in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Science, or Engineering is highly preferred.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a significant advantage.
• Extensive and proven experience (10+ years) in FX risk management, structuring, and solutions within a financial institution, with a demonstrated track record of leading and driving commercialization efforts at a regional or senior level.
• Proven success in leading and managing client‑facing teams, with a strong ability to set regional origination strategy, cultivate key relationships, and ensure the delivery of value‑added services that lead to tangible revenue outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive for targeted business origination, coupled with exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills suitable for senior leadership.
• Profound experience in building and overseeing the development of sophisticated financial models, with a focus on leveraging data to generate unique, bespoke client and market insights at a regional strategic level.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Expert‑level knowledge of FX Option pricing, derivative mechanics, and complex financial instruments, with the ability to guide and mentor a team in these areas.
  • Demonstrated mastery of advanced financial modelling and quantitative analysis, and the ability to oversee and validate complex analytical work.
  • Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, VBA) with proven experience directing their application to financial analysis, tool development, or process automation across a team.
• Regulatory & Credit Knowledge:
  • Deep understanding of regulatory capital concepts (Basel III, RWA), credit risk mitigants (CVA), and ISDA documentation, with the ability to strategically interpret and apply these across regional client solutions.
  • Proven ability to read and interpret corporate financial statements and apply accounting principles to solution design, and to ensure consistent application by the team.
  • Experience in navigating and enhancing FX platforms, addressing challenges such as platform antiquated systems, and leading strategic improvements and platform evolution.
  • Proven ability to adapt to a dynamic regulatory environment, including complex policies, and to lead the management of processes for New Activities effectively across the region.
• Leadership &
  
  Collaboration:
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex financial concepts for diverse audiences, including senior management and clients.
  • Exceptional ability to lead, motivate, and…