APAC FX Strategist — Global Macro Ideas & Client Engagement

UBS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking an Executive Director level FX Strategist to lead APAC FX strategy and engage with sophisticated clients across the region. You will develop forecasts and trade ideas for core APAC currencies and broader Asian FX, while addressing large, high-impact macro questions.

In this role you will co-cover APAC FX with the Head of APAC FX & Rates, lead major client events, and leverage AI tools to enhance research workflows within a global, matrixed team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Economics, Finance, Accountancy, or Quantitative Sciences (Master’s/CFA preferred)
• 10-15 years in macro strategy/research/sales at a leading financial institution (buy side, sell side, PB)
• experience in research and price forecasting for gold, copper, and aluminum is a plus
• advanced use of CEIC, Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg; strong quantitative modeling; Leverage AI tools to enhance research workflows
• confident public speaker; Mandarin or other local language proficiency for technical presentations and client meetings is an advantage
• comfortable working in an international, matrixed team
• you're curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment - validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

Responsibilities

• cover the APAC FX strategy and engage on global macro and cross-asset topics with sophisticated clients
• develop forecasts and trade recommendations for core APAC currencies (AUD, JPY, CNY, SGD) and broader Asian FX (NZD, MYR, THB, IDR, INR, PHP, TWD, KRW)
• lead large events and address complex macro/cross-asset questions (including G10 FX)
• co-cover APAC FX with the Head of APAC FX & Rates

Skills

FX strategy

Macro research

Public speaking

AI in research

Education

Bachelor's in Economics/Finance/Accountancy/Quantitative Sciences

Master's or CFA preferred

Tools

CEIC

Thomson Reuters

Bloomberg

AI tools

Job description

UBS is seeking an Executive Director level FX Strategist to lead APAC FX strategy and engage with sophisticated clients across the region. You will develop forecasts and trade ideas for core APAC currencies and broader Asian FX, while addressing large, high-impact macro questions.

In this role you will co-cover APAC FX with the Head of APAC FX & Rates, lead major client events, and leverage AI tools to enhance research workflows within a global, matrixed team.