FX Specialist, Private Bank

PERENNIAL HR PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in Singapore seeks an experienced FX Product Specialist to lead their Private Banking FX Product and Advisory Desk. You will drive FX profitability, support investment initiatives, and collaborate with stakeholders. Candidates should have expertise in FX markets, project management experience, and be fluent in Mandarin. This role offers the chance to innovate and deliver exceptional client solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to drive product strategy and manage complex projects.
• Hands-on experience in project management with a successful track record.
• Knowledge of Structured Products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop market strategies using client insights and research.
• Provide strategic guidance to enhance portfolio performance.
• Manage all FX-related projects and support Structured Product initiatives.

Skills

Expertise in FX markets

Excellent collaboration skills

Project management experience

Fluency in Mandarin Chinese

Job description

We are seeking an experienced FX Product Specialist to lead our client’s Private Banking FX Product and Advisory Desk. In this role, you will drive FX profitability, provide support to the Structured Products business, and shape the overall FX product strategy. You will act as a project manager for all FX-related initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination, issue resolution, and compliance. The focus will be on creating a robust, efficient, and controlled platform to meet client needs effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Advisory

• Develop and deliver executable market strategies using insights from research, industry intelligence, and client feedback.
• Drive investment themes and provide strategic guidance to enhance portfolio performance.
• Offer tailored FX solutions to meet client needs and educate Relationship Managers on FX markets.
• Establish yourself as a subject matter expert on FX within the Bank.

Sales

• Provide Relationship Managers (RMs) and Investment Consultants (ICs) with FX investment ideas and market insights
• Contribute to internal and external publications with FX-related content.
• Create impactful marketing materials and make timely recommendations to assist in client engagement.

Product Platform Management

• Ensure comprehensive access to the Bank’s full suite of FX products.
• Maintain strong relationships with counterparties and market players while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Monitor product performance, support MIS development, and ensure accurate product representation in the Bank’s systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance policies and provide seamless operational coverage.

Project and Process Management

• Lead and manage all FX-related projects and support Structured Product initiatives.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of FX products, ensuring systems capability, process efficiency, and adherence to compliance standards.
• Enhance platform readiness, focusing on robustness, control, and efficiency.

Job Requirements:

• Expertise in FX markets and a strong understanding of Private Banking operations.
• Proven ability to drive product strategy and manage complex projects.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work across teams and stakeholders.
• Comprehensive understanding of the full product lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience in project management, with a track record of successfully leading or driving projects.
• Exposure to systems and process engineering with a focus on efficiency.
• Knowledge of Structured Products is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and a collaborative team player with a results-driven mindset.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese as the role is required to communicate in this language.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about FX markets, product innovation, and delivering exceptional client solutions. If you are excited about this opportunity and looking to advance your career, please submit your CV in Word format.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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