FX Trade Support AND Execution – Front Office based

Role details

CassonX are delighted to be recruiting for this growing yet currently boutique and specialised Trading company, that focusses a wide variety FX markets and products. They currently have about 25 voice specialists in the front office, and major plans to launch a new digital product offering, and the successful incumbent will be mentored and developed by some of the currency markets best professionals in the industry. This is a young company that is an entrepreneurial company that rewards its staff, and you will be encouraged to bring new initiatives, whilst offering a professional energetic atmosphere with like-minded people. With an opportunity to work for a company that is a leading FX specialist in its class, and the chance to directly shaddow the COO, we truly believe this is a cracking opportunity for someone, especially as they want someone to support and perform Execution of FX products

To be considered for this role CassonX are looking to identify someone who has experience of working in a trade lifecycle focussed role, directly supporting the front office, with any exposure to middle office, trade support, trade confirmations, novations, reconciliations, transaction reporting or even settlements. The client would like someone who has gained knowledge across a variety of FX products and trading strategies, but an understanding of various or FX Derivatives (Options – terms, vanillas, exotics, strategies, valuations – Swaps, Forwards, Futures etc). This role naturally suits someone with a year or two experience, but what is key is that you must be hungry to learn, naturally inquisitive and can appreciate and willing to relish what a good opportunity this is to be the first hire in a support function for the firm, and to be able to shadow the COO daily and work very closely with the Front Office. If you have any execution experience then this is highly favourable. They would even let you go and work in one of their international offices for a few months, if you would like the chance to have experienced an international culture.

This very broad role will see you cover a vast array of projects, KPI production and learning of sales and trading techniques in the FX world, but fundamentally on a daily basis you will be asked to make sure all lifecycle Operations and Middle Office works is covered, onboarding of new clients, end of day balances and exposure is flat, and all transactions are investigated, matched and settled with Prime Brokers. You will also be required to perform both electronic and voice based execution activities for both the European and US markets.

A detailed job description is available to those who showcase a relevant CV.

CassonX Limited are committed to providing fair employment opportunities to all applicants. We encourage anyone to apply, regardless of their background, and promote a fair and inclusive recruitment process based on merit. If you require any assistance throughout the interview process to improve your experience, kindly let us know.