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About the Role

Senior FX Options trader based in London, reporting to the Global Head of FX Options. This role involves partnering with sales, structuring, and corporate partners to build a profitable business responsibly. You will collaborate with global teams to share insights, coordinate positioning, and ensure consistent risk management.

Responsibilities

Partner with sales and structuring teams to maintain and develop new client strategies across our global FX client base.
Service client needs whilst building lasting relationships and franchise.
Work closely with FX Options traders across EMEA and global regions to share market insights, coordinate positioning, and ensure consistent risk management practices.
Collaborate with the Global FX Options Head to ensure regional FX Options trading strategies, risk appetite, and business initiatives align with firm-wide objectives and market opportunities.
Take direct accountability of individual and team P&L performance metrics.
Ensure strong supervision, effective control culture and risk discipline.
Ensure compliance with both global and regional supervisory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of FX options trading experience with a strong risk management mindset.
Experience identifying key themes and opportunities specifically revenue growth and product ideas in macro products.
Strong supervisory experience and experience in establishing an effective control and risk culture to ensure compliance with both global and regional supervisory requirements.
Ability to act under pressure and flexibility to adapt trading styles to market conditions.
Right to work in the UK.

Skills

FX options trading
Risk management
Revenue growth identification
Product idea generation
Supervisory experience
Control culture establishment
Risk culture establishment
Adaptability to market conditions

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
10+ years

About the Company

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions.
Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking).
Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.
Nomura's Global Markets department provides liquidity, market insights, and execution services to clients worldwide across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities.
The team's focus on innovation and technology provides clients with access to cutting-edge trading platforms and customized solutions.
Nomura's Global Markets team specializes in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, with a strong global presence and reputation for exceptional service to clients.
With expertise, global reach, and commitment to innovation, Nomura's Global Markets department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.

Equal Opportunity

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.