Mandarin-Speaking Trader, Financial Markets (London)

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Trader for the Financial Markets Department in Central London to lead trading across FX, commodities, derivatives and fixed income.

You will manage transactions, promote products, expand customer business and ensure regulatory compliance under SMCR and AML controls. The role reports to the Head of Financial Markets.

Qualifications

• Fluent English and Mandarin, both spoken and written.
• Undergraduate degree with at least 2.1 in a quantitative subject (Economics, Accounting or Finance).
• Relevant UK experience in the financial market with trading experience in Precious Metal.
• Interested in working at a growing bank in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes responsibility and needs limited oversight to accomplish projects, a self-starter.
• Strong communication skills for dealing with key internal stakeholders at a senior level.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver practical solutions.
• Candidates with existing client relationships in FX/commodities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Financial Markets trading business including FX, Commodity, Derivatives and Fixed Income products; build relationships with financial counterparts.
• Research and promote products, expand customer business, and achieve customer transactions.
• Be registered as a London branch Certified Person with regards to dealing with customers.
• Assist Head of FMD to achieve set revenue and department targets for London Branch FMD.
• Attain new client benchmarks and undertake new transactions while balancing liquidity, safety and profitability.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin

English fluency

Strong communication

Self-starter

Education

2:1 quantitative degree (Economics/Accounting/Finance)

Job description

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Trader for the Financial Markets Department in Central London to lead trading across FX, commodities, derivatives and fixed income.

You will manage transactions, promote products, expand customer business and ensure regulatory compliance under SMCR and AML controls. The role reports to the Head of Financial Markets.