Associate eFX Trader

Visa
London
1 year ago
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Job Description

Job Description

This electronic FX (eFX) Trading role forms an integral part of Visa’s Enterprise FX, Settlement, and Cross-Border Solutions team, which brings together our group FX platforms and suite of cross-border products & solutions to position Visa as the largest and most sophisticated provider of cross-border solutions for our clients.

Visa is engaged in a multi-year FX investment cycle and this role will be responsible for providing technical expertise, supporting operational implementation delivery and covering the day-to-day operations of the eFX trading business.

The eFX Trader will be managing FX risk and liquidity across Visa, actively reviewing client performance and using analytics to improve business performance in order support the growth of the Visa FX business.


Role Description

As part of the eFX trading team, the eFX trader will:

  • Manage all day-to-day exposures for the group efficiently and in line with risk appetite and limits

  • Collaborate closely with the data and risk teams to implement and monitor the current eFX strategic design

  • Engage with the relevant teams to support FX product design and configuration, operating successfully within a continual improvement delivery cycle framework

  • Support the implementation of the roadmap for eFX Trading product and deliver the business OKRs relating to financial targets, client delivery, risk and controls

  • Support the day-to-day management of liquidity providers and collaborate with global sales and product teams to drive the client agenda

​This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.


Qualifications

Qualifications
In terms of the competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
• 2+ years' experience in an FX role. This can be within trading, sales or product
• To have worked in either the buy side (Asset Manager, Hedge Fund or Corporate), sell side (Bank or broker) or a vendor (FX technology platform)
• Entrepreneurial, with a curiosity and hunger to learn about the FX market and trading
• Knowledge and understanding of eFX pricing and risk management strategies
• Previous experience in eFX trading infrastructure, API connectivity, GUI and stream configuration is a plus
• An ability to apply quantitative methods to eFX pricing and risk management. In addition, the ability to use data science to make observations and identify patterns where relevant
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proactive / business-building aptitude
• Ability to conceptualize solutions, to deliver and execute on them
• A pragmatic approach to apply prioritisation whilst still thinking creatively on project work
• A team player who can collaborate and communicate with diverse stakeholders



Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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