Associate Trader – Currency

Russell Investments

Associate Trader or Trader executing currency trading strategies and providing client service at Russell Investments. Collaborating with a global team and enhancing trading systems in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeSeattle • New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing trades in global currency markets, with strong analytical skills for transaction cost analysis and client service. Proficient in electronic execution platforms and trading systems, with a solid foundation in finance, economics, or mathematics.

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Foreign Exchange Trading ExperienceTransaction Cost AnalysisClient Service AbilitiesElectronic Execution Platforms KnowledgeExcel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Trading ExperienceTransaction Cost AnalysisForeign Exchange KnowledgeSettlement Practices KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsDetail-OrientedMathematicsFinanceEconomics

Soft Skills

Creative Problem SolvingClient Service

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Execution PlatformsDatabase ApplicationsExcel

Industry Keywords

Global Currency MarketsTrading SystemsProcess Enhancements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute trades across global currency markets
Conduct transaction cost analysis
Support new client onboarding and implementation
Provide ongoing client service
Contribute to trading systems and process enhancements
Work alongside two equity traders and one derivatives trader

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or Mathematics
2-5 years of relevant trading experience with specific experience in foreign exchange preferred
Knowledge of electronic execution platforms and trading systems
Knowledge of trading costs and settlement practices
Creative problem solving skills
Technology skills, including strong proficiency with excel and comfort with database applications
Proven client service abilities
Analytical, detail-oriented and very precise with numbers

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual performance bonus
participation in competitive benefits programs including healthcare
retirement plans
vacation
wellbeing programs