IB - FX Options Trader - Associate

Deutsche Bank; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Leave benefits

Parental leave

Hybrid work

Paid annual leave

Learning culture

Job summary

Deutsche Bank in Singapore is hiring a Trader within the FX Derivatives team, focusing on Asia Emerging Markets and G10 currencies. You will manage portfolio risk, oversee client trades, and work with Sales and Structuring to identify opportunities.

The role demands 1-4 years of EM FX trading experience, strong quantitative skills, and the ability to leverage AI tools to improve pricing and execution while maintaining prudent risk management.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

FX trading

Emerging Markets

Quantitative trading

Risk management

Client relationships

AI tools

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Tools

AI tools

Job description

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:

• 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
• 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:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network.

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.

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