Fidelity International
Trader - FX
Fidelity International, London, Kentucky, United States, 40741
About the Opportunity
Job Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 19 October 2024Title: FX TraderDepartment: TradingLocation: DublinReports To: Head of Global FX TradingGrade:We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.About your teamFidelity has Trading desks operating across the globe - Hong Kong, Shanghai, London, Dublin and Toronto - covering cash and derivative products in Equities, Fixed Income and FX, in order to facilitate the trading needs of the various Investment Teams across the firm. Traders actively engage with the investment team in order to deliver best execution.About your roleAs a member of the Trading desk, you will be responsible for transacting in FX instruments on behalf of Fidelity’s fund managers and distribution network. This will require you to have a strong ability to communicate news and views to a broad and diverse team of investors and develop an understanding of their respective objectives and requirements. You will be expected to manage all your activities with care and attention, applying market-leading trading skills and standards, and understanding the impact of your actions on all of Fidelity’s funds and our reputation as a market participant and as an asset manager. As a trader, you will be a highly valued core member of the investment team and actively engaged with portfolio managers and analysts on an ongoing basis, including discussing flow trends, liquidity conditions or market technicals, and ultimately influencing investment decisions.About youOptimise liquidity capture through increased use of electronic trading/protocols whilst comfortable in trading blocs via voice in FX instruments such as spot, forward and non-deliverable forward instruments.Being able to demonstrate/explain Best Execution thought process through all market conditions.Able to articulate pre and post trade workflows and post trade analysis.Proactively develop and maintain relationships with market participants.Provide input in Trading/Technology projects to help enhance and future-proof trader workflows.Ability to filter and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information in a timely manner.Disseminate market news and commentary effectively.Assist with preparation of quarterly and ad hoc reporting of FX trading activity to FIL Senior Management and various Oversight Committees/Forums.Testing of system enhancements and application releases.Resolve queries from counterparty banks and internal departments in a timely manner.Collaborate with stakeholders across the IM department including other Traders, Heads of Trading, Quants, Research and Trading Analytics, and Trading Technology. Uphold high regulatory and compliance standards.Experience and QualificationsKnowledge and experience with FX markets with up to 5 years of market experience with inscope traded instruments and fulfil any ongoing CPD requirements.Familiar with electronic trading systems such as FXConnect and FXall.Knowledge and experience of OMS systems such as CRD desirable.Cross asset mindset while leveraging quantitative pre and post trade analytics.Proven track record of proposing and implementing or enhancing trading workflows.Ability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively in a busy environment.Articulate concisely how they have added value or demonstrate how they differentiate themselves from the pack.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Strong communication ability, both written and verbal.Familiarity with rules and regulations across the global financial markets.Feel rewardedFor starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team.
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Job Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 19 October 2024Title: FX TraderDepartment: TradingLocation: DublinReports To: Head of Global FX TradingGrade:We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.About your teamFidelity has Trading desks operating across the globe - Hong Kong, Shanghai, London, Dublin and Toronto - covering cash and derivative products in Equities, Fixed Income and FX, in order to facilitate the trading needs of the various Investment Teams across the firm. Traders actively engage with the investment team in order to deliver best execution.About your roleAs a member of the Trading desk, you will be responsible for transacting in FX instruments on behalf of Fidelity’s fund managers and distribution network. This will require you to have a strong ability to communicate news and views to a broad and diverse team of investors and develop an understanding of their respective objectives and requirements. You will be expected to manage all your activities with care and attention, applying market-leading trading skills and standards, and understanding the impact of your actions on all of Fidelity’s funds and our reputation as a market participant and as an asset manager. As a trader, you will be a highly valued core member of the investment team and actively engaged with portfolio managers and analysts on an ongoing basis, including discussing flow trends, liquidity conditions or market technicals, and ultimately influencing investment decisions.About youOptimise liquidity capture through increased use of electronic trading/protocols whilst comfortable in trading blocs via voice in FX instruments such as spot, forward and non-deliverable forward instruments.Being able to demonstrate/explain Best Execution thought process through all market conditions.Able to articulate pre and post trade workflows and post trade analysis.Proactively develop and maintain relationships with market participants.Provide input in Trading/Technology projects to help enhance and future-proof trader workflows.Ability to filter and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information in a timely manner.Disseminate market news and commentary effectively.Assist with preparation of quarterly and ad hoc reporting of FX trading activity to FIL Senior Management and various Oversight Committees/Forums.Testing of system enhancements and application releases.Resolve queries from counterparty banks and internal departments in a timely manner.Collaborate with stakeholders across the IM department including other Traders, Heads of Trading, Quants, Research and Trading Analytics, and Trading Technology. Uphold high regulatory and compliance standards.Experience and QualificationsKnowledge and experience with FX markets with up to 5 years of market experience with inscope traded instruments and fulfil any ongoing CPD requirements.Familiar with electronic trading systems such as FXConnect and FXall.Knowledge and experience of OMS systems such as CRD desirable.Cross asset mindset while leveraging quantitative pre and post trade analytics.Proven track record of proposing and implementing or enhancing trading workflows.Ability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively in a busy environment.Articulate concisely how they have added value or demonstrate how they differentiate themselves from the pack.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Strong communication ability, both written and verbal.Familiarity with rules and regulations across the global financial markets.Feel rewardedFor starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team.
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