Asia EM FX Forwards Trader
Our client, a leading international bank is seeking an experienced Asia EM FX Forwards Trader to join its London-based FX Trading team. This role offers responsibility for trading and risk-managing Asian Emerging Market FX products, with a particular focus on IDR, PHP, and THB markets.
The successful candidate will play a key role in pricing, execution, risk management, and liquidity provision across both Deliverable Forwards and Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs), while working closely with sales teams, global trading desks, and institutional clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Trade and manage risk across Asian EM FX markets, with coverage of IDR, PH, THB.
- Provide pricing and liquidity in both NDF and Deliverable FX Forward products.
- Manage risk within approved limits while contributing to desk profitability.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across Sales, Structuring, and Trading teams.
- Monitor market developments, economic data, and central bank activity impacting Asian currencies.
- Identify trading opportunities and execute strategies across spot, forwards, and related FX products.
- Support the continued growth of the Asia FX franchise from London.
Requirements
- Experience trading Asian FX products within a bank or regulated financial institution.
- Strong knowledge of IDR, PHP, and THB markets and associated market conventions.
- Proven experience trading FX Forwards, including both NDF and Deliverable products.
- Strong understanding of market risk management, pricing, and execution.
- Ability to operate within a fast-paced, client-focused trading environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Experience
- Broader experience across additional Asian EM currencies.
- Exposure to G10 FX trading products and markets.
- Demonstrated ability to work across multiple products and regional trading teams.
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