SVP/VP, FX Trader, Global Financial Markets | Singapore, SG

DBS Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Bank Limited is seeking an FX Trader to join its dynamic trading team. The role requires executing foreign exchange trades, managing currency exposure, and generating profits, demanding strong market intuition and the ability to thrive under pressure. The ideal candidate will have a solid academic background and proven experience in FX trading.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in FX trading.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Effective communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global FX markets and identify trading opportunities.
• Analyze market trends and support trading decisions.
• Collaborate with teams for effective trade execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Decision-making

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance

Master's degree in Economics

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Computing

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

R

VBA

Job description

Business Function

As an Asian leader in treasury operations, DBS Global Financial Markets (GFM) extends a broad range of capabilities ranging from trading, structuring and sales in foreign exchange, interest rates, money market, credit, equity, commodities, bonds, derivatives and securities. We are a key player in various regional markets and actively make market, structure, originate, innovate and distribute a wide range of products.

Our extensive network in Asia and our growing Asian focused franchises helps expand our product outreach and deepen product penetration. Altogether, our specialists are working across our expanding branch network to offer a full range of products and exceptional levels of services to clients investing and hedging in the global markets.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical FX Trader to join our dynamic trading team. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing foreign exchange trades on behalf of the bank and its clients, managing currency exposure, and generating profits within defined risk parameters. This role demands strong market intuition, disciplined decision-making and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor global FX markets and economic indicators to identify trading opportunities
• Analyze market trends, news and data to support trading decisions and risk management
• Collaborate with risk management, research, and operations team to ensure effective trade execution and reporting
• Develop and refine trading strategics through qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirement and internal policies

Qualification and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computing or Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experiences and track record in FX trading (5-10 years of experiences)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent knowledge of financial markets, economic fundamentals, trading platforms
• High level of discipline, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure
• Effective communication and decision-making skills
• Programming skills (Python, R, VBA etc.) are preferred

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