IB - Fx APAC Structuring - Director

Deutsche Bank AG; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Singapore is seeking a skilled professional for a client-facing role in macro derivatives structuring and sales. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of financial regulations, and exceptional communication skills to navigate and manage complex transactions. This position involves collaboration with internal teams and direct engagement with clients across South Asia, emphasizing a growth-oriented mindset and problem-solving capabilities. Competitive benefits include a flexible work environment and comprehensive leave plans.

Benefits

Flexible benefits plan

Comprehensive leave benefits

Gender Neutral Parental Leave

Hybrid working arrangement

25 days of annual paid leave plus public holidays

Culture of continuous learning

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in macro derivatives structuring & sales.
• Strong technical background with experience leading macro derivative transactions.
• Practical knowledge of market regulations and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Cover institutional and corporate clients across South Asia, focusing on India.
• Lead complex transactions from start to finish.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on new product development.
• Identify and assess various risks inherent to client transactions.
• Cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders for smooth communication.

Skills

Macro derivatives structuring

Strong communication skills

Client relationship building

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of market regulations

Job description

Details of the Division and Team

The candidate will be responsible for marketing and execution of new solutions trades across DB’s institutional and corporate client base in South Asia with a focus on India. The individual will cover clients together with sales and work together with trading and other internal stakeholders to design and execute solutions tailored to the client’s specific problem statement. The candidate should have a robust understanding of client’s underlying business activity and capital structure, their objectives and constraints, experience in structuring and mitigating financial and non-financial risks, a strong grip on derivative legal documentation, very strong interpersonal skills and a robust work ethic. The role is client facing, and requires the ability to relay complex and nuanced ideas in a simple and intuitive way, and also travel to see clients

What we will offer you

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect

• Flexible benefits plan including virtual doctor consultation services
• Comprehensive leave benefits
• Gender Neutral Parental Leave
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 25 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

Your key responsibilities

• Together with sales cover institutional and corporate clients across South Asia with a focus on India
• Understand and address clients’ specific objectives and constraints: make use of the acquired knowledge to answer clients’ queries and offer solutions in accordance with the clients’ objectives and constraints
• Lead complex transactions from start to finish, collaborating with legal on documentation, collaborating with trading on risk management, obtaining product approvals from stakeholders such as risk, product control etc and ultimately conclude the execution of these deals
• New product development together with internal stakeholders such as trading, legal & compliance
• Review the applicable regulatory context for transactions, either on the client side or the internal DB side. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory bodies, as well as follow DB internal policies for internal review and approvals for transactions. Effectively and collaboratively identify, elevate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
• Identify and assess the various risks inherent to specific client transactions (market risks, credit risk, legal & compliance, operational risk).
• Cultivate relationships with all internal stakeholders to ensure smooth communication with clients and ensure we are delivering the full suite of solutions
• Drive macro dialogue, highlighting opportunity across sales force
• Guide juniors on the structuring team

Your skills and experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in macro derivatives structuring & sales
• Successful candidates will have a strong technical background with experience in leading and closing macro derivative transactions across FX, rates and emerging markets
• Practical knowledge of market regulations and documentation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and clients
• A strong growth mindset, with experience originating business and expanding an existing client base
• The ideal candidate will be both a problem solver who is able to use their knowledge to find constructive solutions and a client-facing person able to support coverage in direct engagement
• Demonstrate excellent soft skills including deal communications and strong team play

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