Private Bank - FX Advisory, Director/VP

Deutsche Bank AG; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Non-contributory pension

25 days annual leave + holidays

Life Assurance & Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits & CSR volunteering

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in Hong Kong seeks an experienced FX Advisor within Wealth Management to serve high-net-worth clients. You will collaborate with Relationship Managers to plan, advise on hedging and currency diversification, and execute FX transactions with a focus on risk management.

The role emphasizes market analysis, regulatory compliance, and education for clients and teams. A strong investment background and leadership potential are essential.

Qualifications

• Superior investment acumen with a strong understanding of asset classes.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• At least 8 years (VP) or 10 years (Director) of relevant product experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized FX advisory to high-net-worth clients, including hedging and diversification.
• Identify and mitigate currency-related risks and implement hedging strategies.
• Monitor global currency markets and geopolitical events to deliver insights.
• Facilitate and execute FX transactions with compliance and competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with relationship managers to weave FX into broader investment plans.
• Ensure accurate reporting and regulatory adherence.
• Prepare FX market education for clients and teams.

Skills

Investment insight

Analytical skills

Client-facing

Communication skills

Integrity

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Mentoring staff

AI productivity tools

Tools

F/X systems

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Job Description: Details of the Division and Team: The FX Advisor is a primary point of contact for clients to access the entire suite of investment capabilities, insights and solutions offered by Deutsche Bank Wealth Management for their Foreign Exchange requirements. This is achieved by working in close partnership with the Relationship Manager in the day-to-day planning and servicing for the client. The individual leverages the insight and expertise of the Deutsche Bank Wealth Management Chief Investment Office and the global and regional investment committees to provide advice around long-term thematic investment opportunities and short-term tactical trades. The FX Advisor concentrates solely on the Foreign Exchange portion of the client’s portfolio, to address the clients’ needs whether they are for hedging or speculative reasons. The FX Advisor will have accountability for revenue and contribution towards business goals.

What we will offer you:

• Competitive Salary and non-contributory pension
• 25 days annual leave plus generous number of public holidays
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including retail discounts, gym benefits, wellbeing incentives
• The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR program plus take volunteering leave days

Your key responsibilities:

• Client Advisory: Provide personalized advice to high-net-worth clients on FX strategies, including hedging, currency diversification, and risk management, tailored to their financial goals.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate currency-related risks for clients, advising on appropriate hedging instruments and strategies.
• Market Analysis: Monitor global currency markets, economic trends, and geopolitical events to deliver timely and actionable insights to clients.
• Transaction Execution: Facilitate and execute FX transactions, including spot, forward, and derivatives contracts, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Portfolio Optimization: Collaborate with relationship managers/ investment advisors to integrate FX strategies into clients’ broader investment plans.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all FX activities adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies, maintaining accurate records and reporting.
• Education: Prepare presentations on FX markets and strategies, enhancing the broader banking teams' and clients' understanding of currency-related opportunities.

Your skills and experience:

• Superior investment acumen with a strong understanding of various asset classes
• Superior analytical skills as well as being detail-oriented on both strategy and execution.
• At least 8 (for VP level) and 10 years (for Director level) of relevant product experience
• Excellent client-facing skills
• Excellent communication skills and collaboration skills
• Professional integrity
• Self-starter and ability to work with teams across different locations
• Willing and able to develop other staff, e.g., analysts CFA, MBA degree in Finance or other advanced degree
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

How we'll support you:

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank & Diversity We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment. For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities. Their deep understanding, insights, expertise, and passion help our clients navigate an increasingly complex world – be it in our Corporate Bank, our Private Bank, our Investment Bank or our Asset Management (DWS) division. Together we can make a great impact for our clients at home and abroad, securing their lasting success and financial security. More information at: Deutsche Bank Careers (db.com)