Trader - Global Capital Markets Associate (FX/Rates)

The Validus Global Capital Markets team executes more than half a trillion dollars in derivatives transactions annually across FX, Rates, Equity and Commodity markets. Our clients include many of the largest and most prestigious institutional investors across private equity, credit and real asset markets.

About the Capital Markets Function at Validus:

Based in London (Europe) and Toronto (North America), Singapore (Asia) the Capital Markets function provides specialist front, middle and back office outsourced services for our client base of private capital managers, institutional investors and corporate clients. Pricing and trade execution of FX spot, forwards, swaps, and options via our various execution channels.

• Monitoring of client positions using our bespoke RiskView technology
• Preparing market insights for clients 
• Preparing trade requests for senior traders
• Ensuring accurate trade capture where necessary
• Monitoring FX and rates markets to proactively assist our clients with the risk management of their exposures
• Ensuring client best execution and trading processes are adhered to in every transaction
• Managing counterparty relationships (banks, dealers)
• Carrying out adhoc project work and any other ancillary task as assigned by the Department Head 

• 3-5 years of professional trading experience in the relevant field - experience in FX preferable
• Proven experience trading in Asian markets, specifically with Asian currencies
• Experience with electronic trading systems preferred (FXall, FXConnect, Bloomberg)
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Postgraduate/undergraduate degree in a quantitative subject (e.g. finance, economics, engineering, math, statistics)
• Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Interest in FX markets and macro drivers
• A desire to work in a very entrepreneurial environment, where we are constantly looking for ways to improve

Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.

Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), pension contributions, regular social events, train ticket loans and financial support towards professional qualifications.

Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.