FX Options Correlation Trader

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Job Overview

Citi is looking for an FX Options Correlation Trader to join its New York trading desk and manage a book spanning correlation trading, structured derivatives and multi-currency payoffs. In this role, you will price and trade complex structured products, manage risk across a diverse set of underlyings, and work closely with sales and research teams to grow the franchise. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a specialized trading book while operating within one of the largest global markets platforms, and Citi is open to considering candidates at either the VP or AVP level.

Responsibilities

• Trade a correlation and structured derivatives book, delivering on revenue targets while actively managing risk.
• Price and execute structured derivatives with multi-currency payoffs across a broad range of underlying assets.
• Apply exotics trading knowledge to structure and manage complex client transactions.
• Partner with sales, research and other trading desks to anticipate client demand and shape product strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to source and deliver trades to the desk.
• Guide desk analysts on trade structuring and execution to support franchise growth.
• Work alongside Legal, Compliance, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Audit and Finance to maintain strong governance and control standards.
• Evaluate the risk and reward of each transaction, factoring in the firm's reputation and regulatory obligations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5 to 8 years of experience trading correlation products or structured derivatives.
• Working knowledge of the relevant products, markets and client base.
• Any licenses or registrations required for trading activity in this role.
• Advanced analytical and numerical skills applied to complex trade structuring.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to assess trading situations and identify suitable counterparties.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, booking systems and standard trading protocols.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing a large number of underlying assets within a single book.
• Background in exotics trading.
• Experience structuring multi-currency payoff products.

What We Offer

Join a trading desk that gives you direct ownership of a specialized book and the chance to work on some of the most complex structured products in the market.

• Trade correlation and structured derivatives products at scale, with real ownership over book performance.
• Collaborate with trading, sales and research teams operating across global markets.
• Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to deepen your trading and structuring expertise.
• Benefit from resources supporting financial wellbeing, family needs and work-life balance.
• Build your career in a performance-driven environment with exposure across Markets and Securities Services.

Join Citi's trading desk and take ownership of a correlation and structured derivatives book with global reach.

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In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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