Currencies & Emerging Markets - FX Systematic Trading Strategies - Executive Director
J.P. Morgan
Join a dynamic team where your expertise in FX systematic trading will drive innovation and deliver results. This role offers the opportunity to influence global markets and collaborate with talented professionals. You will be empowered to develop and implement cutting-edge trading strategies. Make a meaningful impact and advance your career in a supportive, high-performing environment. Discover how your skills can shape the future of FX trading.
Job Summary
As an Executive Director – FX Systematic Trading Strategies in the FX Trading team, you will lead the development and execution of systematic trading strategies. You will collaborate with colleagues to optimise performance and manage risk, while contributing to the team’s culture of innovation and excellence. You will have the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives and play a key role in shaping the direction of FX trading. Your insights and leadership will help us deliver value to clients and the wider market.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of FX systematic trading strategies
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers and technologists to enhance trading models
- Monitor and analyse market trends to identify new opportunities
- Manage risk and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Optimise trading performance through data-driven decision making
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Drive innovation by integrating new technologies and methodologies
- Communicate strategy and performance to stakeholders
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Contribute to strategic planning and business development
- Maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Extensive experience in FX trading and systematic strategy development
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++
- Deep understanding of financial markets and trading infrastructure
- Proven track record of managing risk in a trading environment
- Ability to lead and collaborate within a diverse team
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience with data analysis and statistical modelling
- Commitment to ethical and compliant trading practices
- Ability to drive innovation and adapt to changing market conditions
- Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science)
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Experience with machine learning techniques applied to trading
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD or equivalent) in a quantitative field
- Familiarity with FX market microstructure
- Experience in mentoring and developing talent
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to FX trading
- Track record of delivering business growth through innovative strategies
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
Shape the future of FX trading with innovative strategies and drive impactful results in a collaborative environment.
