FX/Execution Trader — Swissquote
- Location
- Gland
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
The FX & DA Trading Department oversees the execution and liquidity production process in FX, Precious Metals, Digital Assets, and Macro Futures.
The department is focusing on the design and operation of electronic trading systems with the core mission to provide an excellent execution service to clients, to profitably manage the market risk of the bank, and to ensure orderly operations and orderly functioning of markets.
With our technology and data-driven approach we add an alpha to our product quality and increase the profitability of our business with improvements from the supply side: not only by sourcing smarter but as well by producing liquidity.
- The FX & DA Trading Department oversees the execution and liquidity production process in FX, Precious Metals, Digital Assets, and Macro Futures.
- The department is focusing on the design and operation of electronic trading systems with the core mission to provide an excellent execution service to clients, to profitably manage the market risk of the bank, and to ensure orderly operations and orderly functioning of markets.
- As a Trader your key responsibilities will be:
- Quoting and Executing clients’ spot, forward and options orders in FX, Precious Metals, Commodity Futures, Index Futures, and Stocks CFDs,
Main responsibilities
- As a Trader your key responsibilities will be:
- Quoting and Executing clients’ spot, forward and options orders in FX, Precious Metals, Commodity Futures, Index Futures, and Stocks CFDs,
- Monitoring electronic pricing & trading systems, trade flow, liquidity,
- Ensuring efficient execution with Liquidity Providers.
- Manage Banks positions with Prime Brokers and improve financing conditions in collaboration with the treasury department,
- Liaise with internal stakeholders such as risk, distribution, development, project, and IT departments to improve the services and the profitability of the bank,
- Follow market news, events, and identify risks & opportunities,
- Ensuring orderly operations and supporting neighboring departments in the trade booking process.
- Reporting of statistics around execution, trade flow, liquidity, risk & profitability
- University Degree in a STEM or Economics.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swissquote offer for this role?
Swissquote lists CHF 104'500 - 183'500 gross per year for this position in Gland. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Swissquote offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Swissquote during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Swissquote?
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