Associate/VP - FX Options Trader

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking an Associate or VP to join our FX Options Trading team. This position will involve working with a team across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas as we grow to become a market leading liquidity provider across the globe to all of our Corporate, Commercial, and Institutional Clients.
In this role, you will:

• Key member of our G10 and EM FX options trading initiative in London which encompasses trading, sales relationships, and client pricing.
• Perform daily risk management duties for all aspects of the Global portfolio. Capable of running multiple books across the G10 and EM regions
• Exhibit strong analytical and quantitative skills. Be able to work well under pressure and be part of a global team.
• Work with the global team to dictate consistent, efficient, and timely pricing for all our clients.
• Be able to build a franchise by fostering current customer relationships and onboarding new prospects.
• Help build analytical tools that improve our risk management capabilities and customer engagement.
• Lead complex initiatives with broad impact and act as key participant for FX Trading
• Review and analyze complex, longer-term business and operational initiatives that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors
• Make decisions requiring excellent understanding of policies, procedures and compliance requirements to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in Securities Trading, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong interest in financial markets and risk management
• Demonstrated proficiency in handling multiple projects and deadlines
• Energetic self-starter who is flexible, organized, conscientious, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and desire to learn
• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment

Job Expectations:
This position is deemed to be a Certified Person function under the FCA and PRA Certification Regime. You must at all times remain fit and proper to perform your role, and this will be assessed on at least an annual basis.
In addition to the responsibilities summarised in your job description, you are also required to comply at all times with the FCA/PRA Conduct Rules:

• You must act with integrity.
• You must act with due skill, care and diligence.
• You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators.
• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
• You must observe proper standards of market conduct.

Up to 10% travel
Posting End Date:
5 Aug 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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