FX Options Trader — Treasury & Derivatives

AFFIN Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AFFIN Group is seeking an experienced Treasury trader to manage proprietary FX, FX Options, and cross markets trading, aiming to maximize profitability and manage risk. The role includes pricing, hedging, and market-making for internal and external customers, with close collaboration to Sales and other strategic business units.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FX trading, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with Bloomberg and Reuters platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Certification from local financial market association is required.
• Minimum of 5 years dealing experience in FX and/or FX Options Trading.

Responsibilities

• Run proprietary FX, FX Options, rates, derivatives and cross markets trading to generate profits.
• Trade FX Swaps, foreign bonds and ACU arbitrage across major and emerging currencies.
• Manage FX Metro book to quote competitive pricing to internal and external customers.
• Assist Sales Team in marketing and market-making to improve liquidity and relationships.
• Provide competitive pricing and hedges to divisions and SBUs.
• Maintain professional service and competitive pricing for customers and partners.
• Keep management informed of market developments and key issues affecting Treasury.
• Support budgeting and planning as needed by Division Heads.
• Ensure compliance with Bank Negara Malaysia policies and Dealers Code of Ethics.

Skills

Stress tolerance

Swift decision making

Money management

Trading strategy

Portfolio management

Fixed Income portfolio

Analytical skills

Technical analysis

Fundamental analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Business, Banking & Finance, Economics or Mathematics)

Certificate/License from Persatuan Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Reuters

Job description

AFFIN Group is seeking an experienced Treasury trader to manage proprietary FX, FX Options, and cross markets trading, aiming to maximize profitability and manage risk. The role includes pricing, hedging, and market-making for internal and external customers, with close collaboration to Sales and other strategic business units.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FX trading, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with Bloomberg and Reuters platforms.