FX Trader

Bring your ideas. Make history.

BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Trading to join our Buyside Trading Solutions team, within BNY Mellon's Markets division. This role is located in Boston, MA - HYBRID.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Manage all aspects of executing complex order flow, in support of BNY Mellon's internal asset management clients and in accordance with our best execution procedures

• Ensure client orders are executed in an efficient, timely, cost-effective manner, and in line with trade instructions. Work closely with peers in middle office and with counterparties to ensure efficient and accurate booking of trades

• Collaborate with the investment team, trade support, quant research and engineering teams to evolve our trading practices and ensure efficient implementation of investment decisions.

• Maintain and develop constructive relationships with our internal clients, vendors and counterparties in a bid to constantly improve our processes

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• 2 + years experience in institutional trading of foreign exchange (FX) is preferred.

• Quantitative skillset and experience with some combination of Python, R and SQL is a plus.

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment without compromising attention to detail or risk management.

• Intellectually curious, self-starter mindset - capable of grasping complex concepts and workflows and a desire to continually improve

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion

• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI)

• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN - 100% score  

• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company

• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index

• CDP's Climate Change 'A List' 

• Forbes Blockchain 50 

Our Benefits: 

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.