Investment Bank - FX Derivatives Trader - Analyst

Aplaro Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Flexible benefits plan (virtual doctor

Comprehensive leave benefits

Gender Neutral Parental Leave

Job summary

Deutsche Bank in Singapore seeks an experienced risk-manager for FX Derivatives within the Global Foreign Exchange team. You will be integral to the Asia Pacific coverage, balancing sales, trading and research to manage portfolio risk and client hedges.

The role requires 2-5 years in Asia/CEEMEA FX Derivatives trading, with English and German language capabilities; the position offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of FX derivatives trading experience in Asia and CEEMEA markets.
• Experience with G10 and Emerging Markets currencies and derivative products.
• Experience in barrier derivatives, volatility swaps, and complex structured products.
• Fluency in English; German language skills desirable for liaising with German-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio risk for Asia and CEEMEA Emerging Markets FX Derivatives across Asia time-zone.
• Oversee execution of client transactions and hedges across FX markets.
• Quote the bank’s franchise across a wide range of currencies and derivative products.
• Meet with institutional and corporate clients with Sales to grow the Asia Pacific franchise.
• Collaborate with Sales and Structuring to identify and develop new opportunities with clients.
• Lead projects to improve pricing, risk management and trade execution processes.

Skills

FX derivatives trading

Quantitative analysis

German language

English communication

Job description

Job Description: Details of the Division and Team: In the world’s financial markets, the DBFX 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. DB 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 an experienced risk‑manager for FX Derivatives in Singapore. The person will be an integral part of the Global Foreign Exchange business in Asia Pacific.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing portfolio risk‑management for Asia and CEEMEA 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
• Meeting with institutional and corporate clients alongside Sales to maintain and develop the bank’s franchise in the Asia Pacific region
• 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

Candidate requirements:

• 2-5 years of prior work experience in Asia and CEEMEA Emerging Markets FX Derivatives trading
• Quantitative trading techniques for FX Derivative portfolios in 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
• Experience in quoting and understanding German corporate clients FX derivatives needs
• Specialty in Emerging Markets currencies & experience in managing complex structured products such as barrier derivatives, volatility swaps
• Commercial focus, ability to take initiatives, and skills to solve complex business problems
• Ability to articulate ideas confidently and concisely
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English and German language as the role requires the individual to liaise with German speaking clients.
• Team Player

About us and our teams:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. click here to see what we do. 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.