Associate Director EM FX Forwards Trader

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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