Vice President/Director, Treasury (Derivatives Sales) - Mizuho Bank

Mizuho Bank, Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional for derivatives sales. You will build strong relationships with corporate customers, develop tailored financial solutions, and collaborate with internal teams to drive growth in FX and derivatives. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the field and a strong understanding of financial markets and derivative instruments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in derivatives sales.
• Strong academic foundation in financial markets.
• Deep understanding of FX and derivative instruments.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with corporate customers.
• Develop sales strategies to grow FX and derivatives business.
• Collaborate with internal teams to structure derivative products.

Skills

Derivatives sales experience

Relationship management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Master's degree or CFA certification

Tools

Bloomberg

Reuters

Excel

Job description

Overview of Division/Department

Based out of Singapore, Mizuho Bank's Asia & Oceania Treasury Department (AOTD) oversees FX & Derivatives Sales, Trading, ALM, and Macroeconomic/Market Research for Asia (outside of Japan and Greater China). Japanese Corporate Sales, (JCS) which is part of AOTD leverages our in-depth knowledge of markets to provide timely financial advice, products and solutions to Japanese Corporates.

Company Profile

MIZUHO BANK, LTD. IS A SUBSIDIARY OF THE JAPAN-BASED MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (LISTED ON THE TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE AND NYSE) AND IS ONE OF THE LARGEST FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANIES IN THE WORLD. MIZUHO BANK, LTD. PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOR THE INCREASINGLY DIVERSE AND SOPHISTICATED NEEDS OF ITS CLIENTS WITH OFFICES LOCATED IN ALL THE MAJOR CITIES OF THE WORLD SUCH AS TOKYO, NEW YORK, LONDON, HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate customers especially Japanese corporates.
• Understand clients\' financial needs, risk appetite, and investment objectives to offer tailored derivative solutions.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow the firm\'s FX and derivatives business.
• Collaborate with internal teams (trading desks, research, risk management, etc.) to structure and price derivative products.
• Offer expertise in various derivative products, including interest rate swaps, options, futures, credit derivatives, equity derivatives, and commodity derivatives.
• Educate clients on the benefits, risks, and mechanics of derivative instruments.
• Stay updated on market trends, regulatory changes, and product innovations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master\'s degree or CFA certification is a plus).
• Strong academic foundation in financial markets and derivatives.
• 5+ years of experience in derivatives sales, structuring within corporate markets.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with institutional and corporate clients.
• Experience working with various derivative products, including interest rate swaps, options, and commodity derivatives.
• Deep understanding of derivative and FX instruments, including their mechanics, benefits, and risks.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, investment strategies, and risk management techniques.
• Ability to assess client financial needs, risk appetite, and investment objectives.
• Proficiency in structuring and pricing derivative products in collaboration with trading desks and risk management teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with pricing tools (eg, Bloomberg, Reuters)
• Advanced Excel skills is a plus