FX & Derivatives Trading Assistant - Front Office Analyst

Mizuho; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch, Asia & Oceania Treasury Department, FX Trading Section in Singapore, is seeking a trading assistant with 0–2 years experience in treasury front or back office operations. The role involves handling FX and rates derivatives transactions, system maintenance, and reporting duties.

Candidates should have a finance/economics/business degree, familiarity with OTC derivatives and SWIFT messages, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or business; 0-2 years experience as a trading assistant preferred.
• Experience in treasury front or back office operations is advantageous.
• Familiar with local regulations and treasury & derivatives-related regulations.
• Knowledge of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives products, bonds and securities.
• Knowledge of SWIFT message types such as MT103, MT202, MT300, MT599, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel formulas, pivot tables and charts.
• Able to multi-task across functions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Fresh Graduates with a genuine interest in financial markets and trading are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Input/approve/amend FX and Rates derivatives transactions on front-office trading systems.
• Provide front-staff-level system maintenance for EUCs and RPAs used by the desk.
• Perform daily opening, intraday and closing system operations across trading, settlement and reporting platforms.
• Prepare and circulate daily/weekly/monthly/termly reports.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Mizuho Bank Singapore Branch, Asia & Oceania Treasury Department, FX Trading Section in Singapore, is seeking a trading assistant with 0–2 years experience in treasury front or back office operations. The role involves handling FX and rates derivatives transactions, system maintenance, and reporting duties.

Candidates should have a finance/economics/business degree, familiarity with OTC derivatives and SWIFT messages, and strong MS Office skills.