Head Trader eFX Spot

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- Associate-Director /h3pAs an Associate-Director in the FX DA Trading department, you will be in charge of the eFX Spot team. Reporting directly to the Head Spot Vice-Director, you will supervise the operational activities and manage people in accordance with your senior management. /ph3Key responsibilities /h3h3Team Management: /h3ullibLeading and supporting the eFX Spot team: /bulliFostering a positive work atmosphere where employees feel motivated, valued, and connected to the team and the organization. /liliPromoting collaboration, trust, and cohesion among team members. /liliAddressing any potential conflicts among team members to your senior management and/or HR Partner /liliSupporting employee growth through training, mentorship, coaching, and advancement opportunities. /li /ul /lilibHiring: /bulliLeading the recruitment process with your Talent Acquisition Partner /liliEnsuring new hires are properly introduced to the team, the organization, its culture, policies, and their specific roles. /li /ul /lilibPerformance Management: /b Setting performance expectations, providing feedback, conducting performance reviews, and addressing any performance issues. /lilibConducting under performance process /bwith the help of your Senior Management and HR Partner. /li /ulh3Operational duties: /h3ullibOwn the realized risk and PnL /b /lilibEnsure successful and compliant operations /bulliMonitor orders, trades, overall market conditions, news flow, real-time risk and PnL /liliFine-tune price construction, execution and risk management production systems /liliMonitor the overall client activity and ensure flow quality, as well as smooth client trading experience /liliMaintain a gainful network of hedging counterparties and market venues /li /ul /lilibAnalyze results, identify and drive improvements /b /lilibData analysis: /bUse internal analytical tools and your own quantitative capabilities to draw data-driven conclusions, suggest actions, deliver reporting /lilibDocumentation: /bmaintain up-to-date operational procedures and ensure compliance /lilibCollaborating: /bBe a reference point for Sales, Software Engineers, IT colleagues and other internal teams /lilibProject Management: /bContribute to product development and infrastructure improvements /lilibMonitoring: /bteam's capacity allocation /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliExperience in sell-side electronic FX trading is a must /liliPrevious experience in a leadership role is a strong advantage /liliDeep understanding of market (micro)structure /liliGood understanding of client needs and the competition landscape /liliProficient in transforming large data sets into actionable insights /liliAbility to prioritize and deliver multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment /liliExcellent interpersonal skills, results-oriented, team player /liliExcellent communication and presentation skills /li /ul