Global Capital Markets Associate
London, UK
Overview
Global Capital Market Associate
we are looking for a passionate and curious financial markets professional to join our growing team. The Validus Global Capital Markets team executes close to half a trillion dollars in derivatives transactions annually across FX, Rates, Equity and Commodity markets. Our clients include many of the largest and most prestigious institutional investors across private equity, credit and real asset markets.
Responsibilities include:
Pricing and trade execution of FX spot, forwards, swaps, and options via our various execution channel
Pricing and trade execution of interest rate swaps, caps and swaptions via our various execution channels
Monitoring of client positions using our bespoke RiskView technology
Communicating market insights to clients and hosting periodic calls
All facets of the trade execution process including, but not limited to
Monitoring FX and rates markets to proactively assist our clients with the risk management of their exposures
Execution of exchange-traded futures
Ensuring client best execution and trading processes are adhered to in every transaction
Managing client relationships
Managing counterparty relationships (banks, dealers)
Provide training and support to junior team members
Carrying out adhoc project work and any other ancillary task as assigned by the Department Head
Qualifications:
3-5+ years of professional training experience in the FX markets focused on providing hedging support to corporate or institutional clients
Experience with electronic trading systems (FXall, FXConnect, Bloomberg)
Postgraduate/undergraduate degree in a quantitative subject (e.g. finance, economics, engineering, math, statistics)
Strong communication and presentation skills (Written and Verbal)
Deep knowledge of FX markets and macro drivers
Excellent attention to detail
A desire to work in a very entrepreneurial environment, where we are constantly looking for ways to improve.
Benefits
Learning and developement allowance
Equity Scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan
Employee events
Health insurance