Senior FX & Markets Trader

Job Purpose: 

Part of the APAC Regional Markets trading franchise with a primary focus on FX (NDFs, forwards), rates and credit derivatives, money markets, structured products, and bonds. This role will manage risk across books, drive P&L, and support the hedging needs of commodity-linked businesses, particularly during Asian trading hours.

The role combines hands-on trading, risk ownership, business development in emerging markets, and leadership of a small local team, while acting as a key interface with senior management.

Responsibilities:

• Act as trader for APAC Regional Markets across FX NDFs and forwards, FX options, interest rate products, money markets, structured products and bonds.
• Monitor intraday risk, liquidity, and market conditions; adjust positions and strategies dynamically to protect and enhance P&L
• Ensure accurate pricing and best execution for internal stakeholders and external counterparties
• Own market, liquidity and basis risk across assigned books; ensure positions remain within approved limits and mandates
• Design and implement robust hedging strategies for FX, interest rate and cross-currency risks, especially for commodity-linked exposures
• Ensure strict adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices for trading, conduct, and model usage
• Translate commercial exposures into clear market risk profiles and propose appropriate hedging instruments and tenors
• Partner with commercial teams to structure bespoke solutions that balance risk mitigation, flexibility, and cost

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering
• Strongly valued: Master’s degree in Finance / Financial Engineering / Economics / Quantitative discipline
• 5-8 years of front-office trading experience in FX spot, forwards, NDFs, and options; and rates/credit derivatives, money markets, structured products, and/or bonds

Technical and Professional Skills:

• Proven track record of: Managing a significant trading book with clear, consistent P&L contribution as well as operating within defined risk limits, with strong risk management discipline

Direct experience with:

• Hedging FX exposures for corporate or commodity-related businesses
• Trading and/or risk-managing emerging markets

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Proficiency in additional languages such as Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, or French is a strong asset.