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About the Role

This role sits within Markets, as part of the FX Options Trading Desk, working closely with colleagues across Quantitative Research and Technology to design, prototype, and deliver electronic trading capabilities for FX Options. The purpose of the role is to own the roadmap and delivery of FX Options electronic trading tooling, including electronic pricing, volatility surface marking, exchange-listed FX options execution, and backtesting infrastructure. This is a hands-on position requiring strong stakeholder leadership and the ability to stay close to the code—prototyping solutions and validating them against live market behaviour.

Responsibilities

Own the product roadmap for FX Options electronic trading tooling, balancing trader demand, P&L impact, technical feasibility, and strategic direction, and acting as the key point of accountability for the desk
Define and deliver electronic pricing and execution capabilities across volatility surface construction and automated marking, streaming/RFQ pricing for vanilla and exotics, and exchange-listed FX options execution (e.g., CME)
Prototype and validate models and decision logic (primarily in Python) to de-risk delivery, resolve ambiguous requirements with data, and partner with core Quant on model development and validation
Build backtesting and analytics capability to assess strategy performance and support evidence-based enhancement prioritisation
Lead end-to-end delivery and operational ownership, including requirements, testing/UAT, rollout, post-release support, issue investigation, and contributing to controls/monitoring and broader e-trading architecture
Identify and implement AI/ML-driven workflow improvements that enhance trader experience and deliver measurable business outcomes

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in FX (or closely related Rates / Equity Derivatives) electronic trading in a Quant, Strat, Quant Developer, or Quant/Product Owner capacity
Strong mathematical background and the ability to translate trading problems into well-specified quantitative and engineering work
Strong understanding of FX Options pricing, including volatility surface representations, Greeks and second-order risks, practical vol marking, and risk management for an exotic options book
Strong coding ability in Python and/or C++, sufficient to prototype pricing logic, analyse trading data, and read/review production code
Demonstrated experience building or owning electronic pricing / auto-quoting systems, including controls and operational readiness
Proven track record of delivering production changes end-to-end, including handling edge cases, post-release support, and working constructively through trader feedback and challenge
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across Trading, Quant and Technology teams

Skills

Python
C++
FX Options pricing
Volatility surface representations
Greeks and second-order risks
Risk management
Electronic pricing systems
Auto-quoting systems
AI/ML

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate Director

Benefits

Tailored professional development opportunities
Competitive pay and benefits package
Private healthcare for all UK-based employees
Enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work
Contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution

About the Company

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories.
We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

Equal Opportunity

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve.
At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk: Telephone: +44 207 832 8500