FX Options Trader

The Global FX Trading business is responsible fordelivering voice and electronic pricing across all major currency pairs to oursophisticated, professional clients including all retail channels, banks,proprietary traders, Hedge Funds, Institutional clients and other financialinstitutions. The Trading business interacts with all internal divisions andteams within CBA to deliver appropriate hedging strategies for the bank’sclient base. The Global FX business trading group offersseamless liquidity solutions across all major pairs and is particularly activein AUD, AUD cross, NZD and NZD cross markets. The role encompasses overall responsibility for being a Trader andMarket Maker in the Global FX business. Role Summary: We are seeking a Senior Associate in FX Options Trading, to join our Global Markets business. The successful candidate will join the team responsible for managing the bank's FX Options market-making and trading activities, with accountability for volatility surface construction, option pricing, portfolio risk management, and profitability of the FX Options franchise. The role expertise in G10 FX Options markets, volatility dynamics, derivatives pricing, and risk management. The Senior Associate will work closely with Sales, Structuring, Market Risk, Technology, Operations, and other stakeholders to help the team deliver competitive client pricing, manage trading risk, and contribute to the strategic development of the FX Options business. Key Responsibilities: Trading & Market Making • Work as part of the team to help manage and grow the FX Options trading franchise across G10 currency markets. • Provide competitive pricing and liquidity to CBA’s institutional, corporate, and Business Bank clients. • Execute trades across vanilla and selected structured FX option products. • Manage market risk within approved trading mandates and delegated limits. • Monitor market developments, macroeconomic trends, and central bank activity to identify trading opportunities and risks. • Deliver consistent risk-adjusted profitability while maintaining disciplined risk controls. Volatility Curve & Surface Management • Construct FX volatility curves and surfaces to enable pricing of FX Options CBAs customers. • Monitor relative value opportunities across volatility markets. • Ensure pricing models accurately reflect prevailing market conditions and liquidity. Risk Management • Actively manage the risks of the FX Options trading books across currency and interest rate markets. • Implement hedging strategies to optimise risk-adjusted returns. • Monitor portfolio sensitivity metrics and stress-testing results. • Partner with Market Risk and Product Control teams to help ensure the FX Options trading desk adheres to all trading limits and reporting requirements • Work closely with Quantitative Analytics and Technology teams on model enhancements and infrastructure improvements. • Contribute to the automation of pricing, execution, and risk management processes. Client & Sales Partnership • Partner with FX Sales teams to deliver market-leading client solutions. • Provide pricing support, trade ideas, and market insights to Sales teams and internal stakeholders. • Assist in the development of client relationships across institutional, corporate, and financial institution segments. • Contribute to franchise growth through innovation and market expertise. Required Experience • 5+ years' experience in FX Options trading within a bank, market maker, or institutional trading environment. • Demonstrated expertise in G10 FX Options markets. • Significant experience managing volatility books and option risk. • Strong understanding of volatility modelling, volatility surfaces, and derivatives pricing methodologies. • Proven track record managing trading risk and delivering sustainable P&L result • Experience working with electronic trading systems, pricing engines, and risk platforms. Technical Skills: • Advanced knowledge of FX Options pricing models. • Strong understanding of: • • Volatility surfaces • Greeks and higher-order risk measures • Dynamic hedging methodologies • Market-making strategies • Strong quantitative and analytical skills. • Experience with Murex, Bloomberg, Python, VBA, or similar analytical tools preferred.