Senior Forex Risk Consultant ( Mumbai )

Quotient Consultancy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quotient Consultancy in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Manager – Forex Risk Analyst to lead advisory services and drive client engagement in FX risk management. The role combines strategic advisory with cross-functional collaboration and proactive client engagement.

The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of FX markets, strong client relationships, and a commercial mindset. You will design hedging strategies, support treasury stakeholders, and mentor a growing regional team across South India.

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance / CFA / FRM preferred.
• 5 to 12 years in financial services or consulting, with a focus on FX markets.
• Strong knowledge of currency products: forwards, options, swaps, etc.
• Deep understanding of both fundamental and technical market analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Google Sheets, and other analytical tools.
• High client orientation and relationship-building ability.
• Self-driven with a commercial mindset.
• Ability to mentor and manage a small team (initially in South India).
• Potential to grow and lead larger regional teams as business expands.

Responsibilities

• FX Risk Advisory Services: Analyze clients' business models and risk profiles to design tailored FX risk management strategies.
• FX Risk Advisory Services: Offer practical, actionable advice on FX risk management, aligned with client goals and market conditions.
• FX Risk Advisory Services: Act as a strategic partner to the client’s treasury function, CFO, and other stakeholders.
• Client Acquisition & Cross-Selling: Lead client acquisition through consultative sales and insightful discussions around market risk and its impact on cash flows and profitability.
• Client Acquisition & Cross-Selling: Cross-sell offerings including Online MIS Services, Mecklai Risk Manager, Trade Finance Services, Currency Futures.
• Regional Development (Preferred): Collaborate with Bangalore and Chennai branches to expand presence in South India.
• Regional Development (Preferred): Drive new client acquisition and deepen engagement with existing clients in the region.
• Regional Development (Preferred): Willingness to travel frequently for client meetings and team coordination.
• Regional Development (Preferred): Track currency and financial markets and develop market views for USDINR and major currencies.
• Client Relationship Management: Establish regular client touchpoints and act as the client’s extended market risk support partner.
• Client Relationship Management: Oversee end-to-end client responsibilities including invoicing, renewals, and service enhancements.
• Internal Collaboration & Training: Participate in internal training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Internal Collaboration & Training: Support sales efforts from self-generated and team leads with guidance from reporting manager.

Skills

FX risk management

Client relations

Leadership

Market analysis

Commercial mindset

Education

MBA in Finance

CFA

FRM

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Summary:

Senior Manager – Forex Risk Analyst to join our consulting team. This role combines high-quality advisory services with proactive client engagement, sales support, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of FX markets and financial instruments, along with strong client relationship management skills and a commercial mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

FX Risk Advisory Services

• Analyze clients' business models and risk profiles to design tailored FX risk management strategies.
• Offer practical, actionable advice on FX risk management, aligned with client goals and market conditions.
• Act as a strategic partner to the client’s treasury function, CFO, and other stakeholders.

Client Acquisition & Cross-Selling

• Lead client acquisition through consultative sales and insightful discussions around market risk and its impact on cash flows and profitability.
• Cross-sell a wide range of our offerings, including:
• Online MIS Services
• Mecklai Risk Manager (Treasury Tech Solution)
• Trade Finance Services
• Currency Futures

Regional Development (Preferred)

• Collaborate with our Bangalore and Chennai branches to expand presence in South India.
• Drive new client acquisition and deepen engagement with existing clients in the region.
• Willingness to travel frequently for client meetings and team coordination.
• Track currency and financial markets (including commodities, equities, etc.).
• Develop and communicate market views for USDINR and other major currencies.
• Formulate and recommend hedging/trading strategies suited to individual client needs.

Client Relationship Management

• Establish regular client touchpoints (daily, fortnightly, monthly).
• Act as the client’s extended market risk support partner.
• Oversee end-to-end client responsibilities including invoicing, renewals, and service enhancements.

Internal Collaboration & Training

• Participate in internal training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Support sales efforts from both self-generated and team leads with the guidance of your reporting manager.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Educational: MBA in Finance / CFA / FRM (Preferred)
• Experience: 5 to 12 years in financial services or consulting, with a focus on FX markets
• Technical Proficiency:
• Strong knowledge of currency products: forwards, options, swaps, etc.
• Deep understanding of both fundamental and technical market analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Google Sheets, and other analytical tools.
• Soft Skills:
• High client orientation and relationship-building ability
• Self-driven with a commercial mindset
• Leadership Abilities:
• Ability to mentor and manage a small team (initially in South India)
• Potential to grow and lead larger regional teams as business expands