CEEMEA FX Options Vol Trader

Our client, a top‑tier global investment bank is seeking a highly skilled VP-Director level CEEMEA FX Options Volatility Trader to join its London‑based Global Markets division. This is a primary book‑runner role, responsible for leading the CEEMEA FX options and volatility franchise with significant ownership of risk, pricing, and P&L.

The position offers high visibility, meaningful autonomy, and the opportunity to shape and grow a key regional business within an established macro trading platform.

• Serve as the main book‑runner for the CEEMEA FX options volatility franchise, managing all aspects of the risk book.
• Price, trade, and risk‑manage CEEMEA FX options, both vanilla and exotic, with a focus on volatility surfaces, cross‑vol dynamics, and correlation.
• Generate, communicate, and execute differentiated trading ideas that contribute to consistent risk‑adjusted returns.
• Support client flows in partnership with global FX sales, providing market colour and maintaining liquidity provision standards.
• Work closely with structuring and research to develop bespoke CEEMEA solutions and thematic macro ideas.
• Stay ahead of geopolitical and macroeconomic developments across CEEMEA markets and actively incorporate them into trading strategy.
• Maintain rigorous risk discipline, conduct standards, and enhance platform processes where appropriate.

• 5-10+ years of FX derivatives trading experience, with direct exposure to CEEMEA markets strongly preferred.
• A proven P&L track record in FX options vol trading, ideally as a book‑runner or deputy book‑runner.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including deep knowledge of option pricing, stochastic volatility models, and advanced risk metrics.
• Ability to manage complex, event‑driven risk across multiple EM currencies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, coordinate, and collaborate across trading, sales, and senior management.
• High attention to detail, strong ownership mentality, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.