FX Options Analyst / Assistant Portfolio Manager (APM) | Paragon Alpha

FX Options Analyst / Assistant Portfolio Manager (APM)

Permanent

Portfolio Management

London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore

A Tier 1 global multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking a high-calibre FX Options Analyst/APM to join its London office. The successful candidate will work closely with a senior Portfolio Manager, supporting all aspects of the investment process across discretionary and systematic FX options strategies.

Principal Consultant

Harriet Potter

harriet@paragonalpha.com

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct deep-dive research and analysis on FX options markets, including volatility surfaces, term structure, and macro drivers.
  • Assist in the development, optimisation, and implementation of trading strategies across G10 and EM currencies.
  • Build and enhance pricing, risk, and analytics tools to support trade construction and portfolio monitoring.
  • Perform daily PnL, exposure, and risk reporting; ensure accuracy and timely communication of key portfolio metrics.
  • Generate trade ideas and support the PM in all portfolio-level decision-making.
  • Liaise with execution, risk, and operations teams to ensure seamless trade lifecycle management.

Requirements

  • 2–5+ years of experience in FX options within a leading hedge fund, bank trading desk, or prop-trading environment.
  • Strong quantitative background with expert proficiency in Python and/or other analytical languages.
  • In-depth understanding of FX options pricing, greeks, volatility dynamics, and macro fundamentals.
  • High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and an ability to perform under pressure.
  • Ambition to grow into a risk-taking role.
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