Emerging Markets FX & Rates Trader (Vice President)

About the role

Crédit Agricole CIB is seeking an experienced Emerging Markets FX and Rates Trader to join its Linear EM Trading desk in London at Vice President level. This front‑office position offers full autonomy to trade a portfolio of EM currencies and linear interest‑rate derivatives while managing risk within defined limits.

Key responsibilities

• Trade and risk‑manage a book of EM currencies (PLN, CZK, HUF, RON, ZAR, TRY, ILS, MXN) and associated linear interest‑rate derivatives.
• Act as market maker, providing competitive pricing and new product ideas to the desk’s client base.
• Formulate and execute trading strategies based on market intelligence and economic data.
• Monitor and report credit, market, operational and reputational risk on an intraday and interday basis.
• Collaborate daily with Sales, Structuring, Quant Research and senior trading management, reporting P&L, risk and market movements.
• Support and mentor junior team members and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policies.

Required profile

• Proven experience trading and risk‑managing an EM FX and/or rates book within a bank or financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of linear interest‑rate derivatives, including pricing, hedging and risk management.
• Sharp analytical and numerical skills with the ability to make fast, sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across Sales, Structuring and Quant teams.
• Degree in a mathematical or scientific discipline is preferred, though extensive market experience is equally valued.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Bloomberg.
• Proficiency with Reuters.
• Experience with Orchestrade or similar front‑office trading systems.