Full job description Our client, an established global investment bank is seeking an experienced FX Spot Trader to join its London-based trading team at VP or Director level. This is a high-impact role focused on driving revenue through active risk-taking and delivering strong performance across G10 currencies, with particular strength in highly liquid and actively traded cross pairs.


Key Responsibilities

*Actively manage and run a G10 FX spot trading book
*Take meaningful risk to generate consistent trading revenues
*Develop and execute trading strategies based on macroeconomic trends, flow dynamics, and market sentiment
*Work closely with sales, structuring, and other trading desks to maximise opportunities and client flow monetisation
*Maintain strong awareness of global macro drivers and central bank policies
*Ensure adherence to risk limits, controls, and regulatory standards


Candidate Profile

*Proven experience in FX spot trading at a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institution
*Strong track record of P&L generation and disciplined risk-taking
*Demonstrated expertise trading major and cross G10 currency pairs, particularly those with deep liquidity and volatility
*Comfortable taking significant directional risk within defined parameters
*Excellent understanding of market microstructure, liquidity dynamics, and execution
*Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across trading and sales teams
*Minimum VP-level experience, with capacity to step into a Director-level mandate for the right individual