FX Options Trader

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Nomura Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Job description:

**Job Title: FX Options Trader

Corporate Title:     Associate/Vice President

Department:       Global Markets

Location: London**

Department overview:

Nomura's Global Markets Division handles client transactions for financial institutions, corporates, governments and investment funds around the world. We act as market makers, trading in fixed income products, including currencies, interest rates and credit in cash, derivatives and structured products. We have taken market-leading positions across the globe by leveraging the strength of our talent, client relationships and technology.

By developing strong relationships with our client base through consistent interaction, independent advice and pre-eminent access to Asia, we have built a powerful global franchise across interest rates, currency and credit products. Our client services cover both high-volume flow products and carefully tailored structured solutions. We have adapted to the changing financial landscape to build a client centric focus differentiated by innovation, electronic and service excellence and market-leading derivatives capabilities.

Key objectives critical to success:

This opportunity is for an Associate/VP level hire into the FX Options trading desk. The role will focus on analysing trades and risks, developing strategies, market-making and risk management.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required:

  • Keen attention to detail
  • Proficiency in the concepts of Quantitative Finance and derivatives pricing / modelling
  • Ability to communicate effectively as dealing with different stakeholders (i.e. Structuring, Sales, Quant Research and IT) is a major aspect of the role
  • Independent thinker
  • Strong analytical skills required, programming / spread sheet writing ability helpful
  • Highly energetic with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Ability to multitask in a high pressure/fast paced environment
  • Self-starter
  • Proven ability to learn and understand new concepts
  • Willingness to go the extra-mile when required
  • Excellent prioritization and decision making skills
  • Work to the highest moral code and advancing Nomura's ethics in all areas.

Nomura competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

  • Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

  • Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

  • Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

  • Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

  • Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

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