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If you are a software engineering leader ready to take the reins and drive impact, we've got an opportunity just for you.
At JPMorganChase, we're creating positive impact in the world by building leading‑edge technology solutions that power global markets and businesses. As part of our Global Technology organization, you'll help shape the future of financial services through innovation, resilience, and scale.
As an Executive Director of Software Engineering within Infrastructure Engineering, aligned to the Collaboration and Communications Product Line, you will lead one large technical area or multiple smaller areas across the Trader Voice engineering domain. In this senior leadership role, you apply deep technical and domain expertise to solve complex problems, exercise independent judgment within broad guidelines, and translate product strategy into resilient, global infrastructure solutions. You will be accountable for delivery excellence, risk and controls, stakeholder outcomes, and the development of high‑performing engineering teams.
Job Responsibilities
- Leads one or more engineering areas within infrastructure engineering, collaborating across technical domains to deliver cohesive, enterprise‑grade solutions
- Provides strategic and operational leadership to engineering teams, team leads, and managers in alignment with corporate and divisional objectives
- Partners closely with senior stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet business requirements, regulatory expectations, and service‑level objectives (SLOs/SLAs)
- Drives disciplined execution across risk management, controls, security, and operational resilience
- Partners with product leaders on product definition, roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, and customer‑facing SLOs/SLAs
- Translates market trends and emerging technologies—including productivity tooling, collaboration platforms, data, and AI/ML—into product vision and engineering strategy
- Owns staffing plans, budget, and financial accountability aligned to the function's operating model
- Mentors and develops engineering leaders and technologists, raising engineering standards, delivery quality, and career progression
Influences peer leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, and technology organizations
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Formal training or certification in infrastructure engineering or a related discipline, with 7+ years of applied experience
- 5+ years of experience leading technologists in complex, global engineering environments
- Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure engineering teams with accountability for operational execution and delivery governance
- Strong engineering background designing, deploying, and operating Trader Voice or real‑time communications platforms across a global estate
- Proven success in an engineering leadership role delivering end‑user‑facing infrastructure solutions
- Deep understanding of the full product lifecycle, including strategy, architecture, engineering, implementation, and operations
- Broad knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies
- Working knowledge of infrastructure engineering tools and programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python or automation tooling)
- Experience contributing to agile delivery artifacts such as Jira stories and Confluence documentation
- Exposure to budget and financial management
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Experience driving Global Technology excellence through responsible adoption of AI‑enabled infrastructure, automation, and tooling
- Ability to define and influence portfolio‑ or enterprise‑level strategies for AI‑assisted infrastructure aligned to business outcomes
- Experience owning governance, risk posture, and operational readiness for AI usage within infrastructure domains
- Experience shaping operating models, talent strategies, and success metrics for an AI‑augmented engineering workforce
- Track record of fostering continuous learning and responsible innovation at scale
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
If you are a software engineering leader ready to take the reins and drive impact, we've got an opportunity just for you.
At JPMorganChase, we're creating positive impact in the world by building leading‑edge technology solutions that power global markets and businesses. As part of our Global Technology organization, you'll help shape the future of financial services through innovation, resilience, and scale.
As an Executive Director of Software Engineering within Infrastructure Engineering, aligned to the Collaboration and Communications Product Line, you will lead one large technical area or multiple smaller areas across the Trader Voice engineering domain. In this senior leadership role, you apply deep technical and domain expertise to solve complex problems, exercise independent judgment within broad guidelines, and translate product strategy into resilient, global infrastructure solutions. You will be accountable for delivery excellence, risk and controls, stakeholder outcomes, and the development of high‑performing engineering teams.
Job Responsibilities
- Leads one or more engineering areas within infrastructure engineering, collaborating across technical domains to deliver cohesive, enterprise‑grade solutions
- Provides strategic and operational leadership to engineering teams, team leads, and managers in alignment with corporate and divisional objectives
- Partners closely with senior stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet business requirements, regulatory expectations, and service‑level objectives (SLOs/SLAs)
- Drives disciplined execution across risk management, controls, security, and operational resilience
- Partners with product leaders on product definition, roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, and customer‑facing SLOs/SLAs
- Translates market trends and emerging technologies—including productivity tooling, collaboration platforms, data, and AI/ML—into product vision and engineering strategy
- Owns staffing plans, budget, and financial accountability aligned to the function's operating model
- Mentors and develops engineering leaders and technologists, raising engineering standards, delivery quality, and career progression
Influences peer leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, and technology organizations
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Formal training or certification in infrastructure engineering or a related discipline, with 7+ years of applied experience
- 5+ years of experience leading technologists in complex, global engineering environments
- Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure engineering teams with accountability for operational execution and delivery governance
- Strong engineering background designing, deploying, and operating Trader Voice or real‑time communications platforms across a global estate
- Proven success in an engineering leadership role delivering end‑user‑facing infrastructure solutions
- Deep understanding of the full product lifecycle, including strategy, architecture, engineering, implementation, and operations
- Broad knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies
- Working knowledge of infrastructure engineering tools and programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python or automation tooling)
- Experience contributing to agile delivery artifacts such as Jira stories and Confluence documentation
- Exposure to budget and financial management
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Experience driving Global Technology excellence through responsible adoption of AI‑enabled infrastructure, automation, and tooling
- Ability to define and influence portfolio‑ or enterprise‑level strategies for AI‑assisted infrastructure aligned to business outcomes
- Experience owning governance, risk posture, and operational readiness for AI usage within infrastructure domains
- Experience shaping operating models, talent strategies, and success metrics for an AI‑augmented engineering workforce
- Track record of fostering continuous learning and responsible innovation at scale
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in foreign exchange trader jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
- Demonstrated proficiency with FX trading platforms and order management systems
- Strong understanding of technical and fundamental analysis for currency markets
- Experience with risk management frameworks, including position limits and stop-loss protocols
- FINRA Series 3 or Series 34 license, or eligibility to obtain one upon hire
- Proficiency in Excel, Python, or Bloomberg for trade analysis and reporting
Tips for Your Foreign Exchange Trader Job Search
Quantify your P&L and risk metrics
Hiring managers in this field care about concrete performance numbers. Document your average daily volume, Sharpe ratio, drawdown limits you managed within, and any returns you generated, even from simulated or prop firm accounts. Vague claims about experience won't move you forward.
Get licensed before you apply
Many FX trader roles at regulated broker-dealers require FINRA Series 3 or Series 34 registration before your first day. Check each listing's requirements carefully. Having your licenses in hand removes a major hiring delay and signals you're ready to trade immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists foreign exchange trader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target firms by their trading style
Prop trading desks, macro hedge funds, and bank treasury operations each require a different skill emphasis. Tailor your resume to highlight algorithmic strategies for quant-driven shops and discretionary macro judgment for traditional desks. A generic resume sent everywhere rarely clears the first screen.
Prepare for multi-round technical screens
FX trader interviews routinely include live market scenario questions, mental math drills, and options pricing problems. Practice quoting bid-ask spreads under time pressure and explaining how you'd hedge a large client order without moving the market against yourself.
Negotiate desk placement, not just salary
At large institutions, the currency pair or asset class you're assigned to shapes your career trajectory more than your starting compensation. During final-round discussions, ask directly about desk structure, which books are growing, and how junior traders rotate or advance.
Foreign Exchange Trader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most foreign exchange traders?
The companies hiring the most foreign exchange traders right now include Caely Renewables, Jefferies, and bp, with the largest share of openings in New York, Illinois, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Investment banks, proprietary trading firms, and large asset managers consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many foreign exchange trader jobs are remote?
About 64% of foreign exchange trader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by employer type and seniority. Algorithmic and quantitative FX roles tied to strategy research tend to offer more location flexibility, while spot and derivatives traders at institutional desks are most often required on-site for real-time collaboration and compliance oversight.
How do you become a foreign exchange trader?
Start with a degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative field, then build market knowledge through simulated trading accounts or prop firm programs that let you trade real capital with risk limits. Obtain relevant FINRA licenses such as the Series 3 or Series 34, sharpen your technical and fundamental analysis skills, and apply to junior trader or trading analyst roles at banks, hedge funds, or proprietary shops to gain live-market experience.
Can you get hired as a foreign exchange trader with little experience?
Yes, some entry points exist for candidates with limited professional experience. Proprietary trading firms frequently hire graduates and train them in-house, prioritizing strong quantitative aptitude and mental math speed over prior desk experience. Building a verifiable performance record through a funded prop account, completing relevant coursework in derivatives or macro economics, and passing licensing exams before you apply all strengthen a candidacy that lacks direct work history.
What does the foreign exchange trader interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on your background and licensing status, followed by a technical round covering market microstructure, pricing concepts, and risk management scenarios. Final rounds at banks and hedge funds typically include a live trading simulation or a case study where you're asked to construct and defend a trade idea. At prop firms, speed and accuracy under pressure are tested directly through timed math and market-making exercises.
Where can I find and apply to foreign exchange trader jobs?
You can find and apply to foreign exchange trader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target market, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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