IB - FX Options Trader - Associate

Deutsche Bank; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Leave benefits

Gender Neutral Parental Leave

Hybrid working

21 days paid leave

Learning culture

Job summary

Deutsche Bank’s Global Foreign Exchange team seeks a Trader within the FX Derivatives complex. You will manage Asia EM FX portfolios, oversee client transactions and hedges, and quote currency derivatives while collaborating with Sales and Structuring to identify opportunities with institutional and corporate clients.

The role emphasizes innovation, risk management and continuous improvement in pricing and execution, with a hybrid working arrangement and extensive learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of Asia Emerging Markets FX trading experience in a Tier One bank

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio risk-management for Asia Emerging Markets FX derivatives portfolios in the Asia time-zone
• Oversee execution of client transactions and hedges across a wide range of FX markets
• Quote the bank’s franchise across currencies and derivative products
• Work closely with Sales and Structuring to identify and nurture new opportunities and relationships with institutional and corporate clients
• Embark on projects to continually improve pricing, risk management and trade execution processes

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Ability to articulate ideas

Team player

Commercial focus

AI tools for productivity

Job description

Details of the Division and Team

In the world’s financial markets, the Deutsche Bank Foreign Exchange team is recognized as a leader. The Business combines sales, trading and research teams who structure a range of financial market products and market these to our targeted client base. Deutsche Bank trades all currencies, including G10, Emerging Markets and Precious Metals, in all tenors. Working in a period of economic and regulatory uncertainty, the team places emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and risk management. The Global Foreign Exchange (GFX) business is looking to hire a Trader within the Foreign Exchange (FX) Derivatives global complex.

Position Overview

Details of the Division and Team

In the world’s financial markets, the Deutsche Bank Foreign Exchange team is recognized as a leader. The Business combines sales, trading and research teams who structure a range of financial market products and market these to our targeted client base. Deutsche Bank trades all currencies, including G10, Emerging Markets and Precious Metals, in all tenors. Working in a period of economic and regulatory uncertainty, the team places emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and risk management. The Global Foreign Exchange (GFX) business is looking to hire a Trader within the Foreign Exchange (FX) Derivatives global complex.

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
• 21 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

Your Key Responsibilities

As a FX Derivatives Trader you will be responsible for:

• Managing portfolio risk-management for Asia Emerging Markets FX Derivatives global portfolios in the Asia time-zone
• Oversee execution of client transactions and hedges across wide range of foreign-exchange markets
• Quoting the bank’s franchise in the region across a wide range of currencies and derivative products
• Work closely with Sales and Structuring to identify and nurture new opportunities and relationships with institutional and corporate clients
• Embark on project and development initiatives to continually improve efficiency in our pricing, risk management and trade execution processes

Your skills and experience

• 1-4 years of prior work experience in Asia Emerging Markets FX trading within a Tier One financial institution
• Knowledge of quantitative trading techniques for FX or Macro across both developed and emerging markets
• Experience in an array of currencies including Emerging Markets, G10 and derivative products ranging from vanilla to exotic FX options
• Ability to articulate ideas confidently and concisely
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Commercial focus, ability to take initiatives, and skills to solve complex business problems
• Ability to articulate ideas confidently and concisely
• Team Player
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

About us and our teams

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Deutsche Bank & Diversity

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.