What is the opportunity?

As the Associate, FX Trader, you will be responsible for market making and risk managing for FX markets.

What will you do?

• Market making and risk managing for FX markets with specialization in EM:
  - Ensure pricing is competitive and service clients in a manner that adds value to the Firm.
  - Trade allocated currency pairs in a profitable and professional manner.
  - Monitor DI from all distribution channels, price quickly and efficiently aiming to win the business during the Asian trading session.
  - Cover various FX markets when required for the FX Trading business. Authority to trade FX options, interest rate derivatives and futures.
  - Support the overall goals of the FX trading desks, including revenue targets and client service.
  - Need to cover Wellington opening hours and public holidays when needed.
• Interacting with clients and internal teams by sharing market color and view:
  - Ensure relevant flow/info/views are communicated to the Sales desk.
• Refining and creating trading/hedging strategies with analytics
• Collaborating with various teams to expand the business and develop tools/systems:
  - Deliver cross platform opportunities through coordination and connectivity with both the FX team and Fixed Income business partners.
  - e FX - Work with relevant partners to help drive developments and grow revenues across the e platform. Ensure electronic pricing is tiered correctly to target clients.
  - Proactively identify operational risks/ control deficiencies in the business.
  - Work to prevent, to detect, and to eliminate the potential for risk and liability to the Firm.
• Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Degree or equivalent is required
• The role would typically 2-4 years of macro market experience, preferably in market making/trading
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and fundamentals
• Analytical, quantitative, decision-making skills
• Understanding and adherence to financial regulations and code of conduct