Dealer, FX & FX Options

Affin Pheim; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AFFIN is seeking an experienced FX & FX Options Trader to lead the desk’s trading of proprietary FX, rates and derivatives in Malaysia. You will manage the FX Metro book, quote pricing to clients, and support sales with market making and customer relations.

The role requires a degree in a related field plus at least five years of FX/FX Options trading experience, with strong stress tolerance and swift decision making in a fast-paced Treasury environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking & Finance, Economics or Mathematics.
• Certificate/License from Persatuan Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia.
• Minimum 5 years FX/FX Options trading experience.

Responsibilities

• Run proprietary FX, FX Options, rates, derivatives and cross markets trading to generate profits.
• Manage FX Metro book and quote competitive pricing to internal/external customers.
• Support Sales with market making and relationship building.

Skills

FX Trading

FX Options

Market Risk Control

Trading Discipline

Swift Decision Making

Education

Finance/Accounting Degree

Certification from Persatuan Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia

Tools

Bloomberg

Reuters

Job description

Dealer, FX & FX Options page is loaded## Dealer, FX & FX Optionslocations: Menara Affin, TRXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 24 Days Agojob requisition id: JR105462# **Create the future with Affin! You too can make a difference.***We continuously innovate to transform our financial services landscape - making banking better and easier. Join us at AFFIN, where the open minds meet and be inspired by a shared commitment to great work. You too can make a difference.***JOB PURPOSE**Primary responsibility is running the desk's proprietary FX, rates, derivatives and cross markets trading portfolio to increase Treasury's profitability. Desk mandate includes the trading of FX Option for hedging, arbitrage and risk taking.Secondary responsibility is the management FX Metro book to quote competitive pricing to internal and external customers.**ACCOUNTABILITIES**1. To run proprietary FX, FX Options, rates, derivatives and cross markets trading to generate profits. To trade in FX Swaps, foreign bonds and ACU arbitrage activities in major and emerging currencies.2. To manage FX Metro book to quote competitive pricing to internal and external customers. To monitor and manage Banks's FX exposure and ensure sufficient funding for non-swap currencies to avoid overdrawn accounts.3. To assist Sales Team in marketing and market -making to improve market liquidity and maintain good rapport with clients. To assist Sales Team in building and retaining relationship with customers by providing competitive pricing and market commentaries.4. To provide competitive pricing and hedges to Division and other Strategic Business Units.5. Ensure internal and external customers are served professionally and quoted competitive pricing at all time.6. To maintain good rapport with agent banks and other strategic partners to ensure limits and tenor are sufficient as well as to support funding requirements.7. Keep abreast of market development and update line manager(s) on key issues which may affect Treasury business areas.8. To assist the Head of Division, Head of Department preparing the financial budget and action planning. To ensure other duties/responsibilities assigned by the Head of Division/Head of Department are completed on time.9. Ensure compliance to BNM, Bank's policies and Dealers Code of Ethics in carrying out the daily operations.**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOUR**List the acceptable entry level requirements for the job, in terms of:* Qualifications and ExperienceA Degree (preferably in Accounting, Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Economics or Mathematics) Certificate/License from Persatuan Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia. At least 5 years dealing experience in FX and/or FX Options Trading.* Skills and KnowledgeStress tolerance Swift trading decision making and discipline money management trading strategy. Portfolio Management, especially Fixed Income portfolio management. Analytical skills Technical analysis and Fundamental Analysis. Treasury Products Bloomberg and Reuters.(blob:https://affinbank.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/b7ccd58c-2475-4a82-93de-e8df8799362b)0:00 / 1:25### Get In TouchJoin AFFIN as we evolve to become a financial institution of the future, embracing innovation and technology to deliver unrivaled customer service. We're looking for colleagues who share our values and are ready to live them every day.Explore the exciting opportunities and make a real impact on the future of finance. Come be a part of our journey today!\"Always About You\"At AFFIN, we strive to always connect and engage with our customers, to understand their changing needs and aspirations better. It represents our passion and commitment to the community we operate in, enabling us to quickly respond to changes and provide a personalised experience.At AFFIN, our people are aligned to our values of customer centricity, creativity and value creation. Our tagline \"Always about you\", was crafted to drive loyalty and build our reputation as a creative and innovative financial organisation.Our people are at the heart of what we do and remain the focus of our customer centric culture. It's about the initiatives we take in understanding and prioritising our stakeholders; our customers, employees and shareholders. As we venture through this metamorphosis journey, we are aware of their ever-changing needs and are embracing the new ways of this digital dimension. We put our hearts and minds into everything we do, to ensure that everyone we touch, receives unrivalled customer service.