What are the responsibilities and job description for the Futures Trader FX position at Geneva Trading?
How You Can Make an Impact
We are actively seeking an accomplished FX trader to fortify our trading desk. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll enter a symbiotic environment that seamlessly integrates trading, quantitative analytics, and cutting-edge technology. Your expertise will be crucial in refining and implementing the group’s FX trading strategies, as we aim to ascend as a leading non-bank liquidity provider. This role entails vigilant monitoring of trading activities, as well as offering insights to enhance our existing trading algorithms. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strong technical capabilities, adaptability to rapidly changing market conditions, and a talent for collaborative problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and optimize FX trading strategies to ensure accurate pricing across a diversity of trading venues.
- Vigilantly manage intraday risk profiles and accumulated positions.
- Work in tandem with overnight trading teams to refine and validate our trading models.
- Assess trading system performance.
- Prioritize trading objectives and document evolving trading methodologies.
- Collaborate with our software development team to oversee the deployment of innovative dashboards and analytical tools.
What You'll Need:
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- At least 4 years of successful experience in a trading role, specifically in the FX market.
- Deep understanding of the fundamentals that drive FX market behavior.
- A track record of consistent profitability, validated by empirical data.
- Proficiency in designing and executing trading and hedging strategies based on detailed market analysis.
- Exceptional leadership skills, complemented by a robust work ethic, organizational finesse, and analytical rigor.
- Professional poise and excellent interpersonal communication abilities.
- A performance-driven mindset, resilience under high-pressure scenarios, and the judgment to make informed decisions.
- Familiarity with proprietary trading platforms is preferred.
- Coding experience would be a significant asset, although not mandatory.
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