JPMorgan FX Options Trader - Vice President 

United States, New York, New York 

164472477

Job Summary

As the FX Option Trader you will work as part of our team in New York with primary focus on a particular currency bloc. We expect you to be responsible, independent and able to work in smooth coordination with the larger team. You will be responsible for market-making in FX options and must be comfortable quoting large notional sizes.

The work environment is fast-paced and challenging, so the ability to think and react quickly under pressure is essential.

Job responsibilities

• Making markets in both vanilla and exotic Options
• Strategic risk management of client flows and orders
• A strong client focus and excellent relationship management
• Working in close collaboration with the FX Options technology and Quantitative Research groups in order to help grow our electronic capabilities
• Assist with mentoring and development of junior staff

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrable trading experience
• The ability to assess and understand risk around trading positions and market events
• Someone who thrives on the challenge of competitive pressures and is able to remain focused on client needs
• Maturity and the ability to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced and open environment
• Attention to detail, adaptable and hungry to learn
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrable years’ experience trading at a large bank;
• Demonstrable experience interacting with major institutional FX clients;
• Experience with electronic market making preferred;
• Bachelor degree, quantitative subjects preferred.