Currencies and Emerging Markets - Asia Global FX Trading – Associate or Vice President

Are you ready to advance your career in a fast-paced trading environment? Join our team as a Trading Floor Associate or Vice President, where you will cover institutional accounts and make markets in fixed income and foreign exchange products. We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development, focusing on risk management, liquidity, and client engagement.

Job Summary

As an Associate or Vice President in Currencies and Emerging Markets (CEM) team, you will assist in managing risk, liquidity, and exposure, support all aspects of the trading desk, and design optimal risk management strategies for large trades. You will evaluate market developments to provide clients with accurate product information and ensure all relevant parties are informed of key developments.

Job Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day client requests and needs.
• Understand market drivers, market moves, and cross-asset implications.
• Independently resolve P&L reconciliation issues.
• Ensure all relevant parties are informed of key developments.
• Cultivate an appreciation of the balance between revenue generation and building a client franchise.
• Establish competence with clients around executing trades.
• Understand the firm's approach to risk management and follow applicable policies.
• Assist with post-trade processes and ensure internal controls are followed.
• Proactively share information, knowledge, and ideas to help others succeed.
• Demonstrate proficiency with market and product terminology and quantitative frameworks.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Current or prior experience trading Asian currencies or related macro products at an investment bank or buyside, required.
• Ability to discuss trade booking and implications on P&L in detail.
• Proficiency in calculating and reconciling P&L and resolving issues independently.
• Understanding of fundamental and technical aspects of traded products.
• Knowledge of direct costs of transactions and risk management strategies.
• Thorough understanding of market drivers and ability to anticipate movements.
• Execution-oriented with a strong understanding of the transaction cycle.
• Ability to thrive under competitive pressures and remain client-focused.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to defend ideas.
• Comfortable interacting with business clients and management.
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently.