FX Sales & Trading Associate: Client Advisory & Execution

Fifth Third Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Chicago invites applications for an Foreign Exchange Sales & Trading Associate I to support client onboarding, FX trade execution, and ongoing account management for corporate clients. The role begins in Chicago for the first year and may relocate to Texas, with opportunities to collaborate across risk management and treasury teams.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in financial services, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial services.
• Working knowledge of foreign exchange products; familiarity with interest rate and commodity risk management helpful.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver strategic solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary contact for assigned FX clients.
• Support FX trade execution across spot, forward, and derivatives with compliance in mind.
• Coordinate onboarding, documentation, credit, and operational workflows for FX products.
• Collaborate with FX Sales and Trading to deliver market insights and risk management solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Learning financial products

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, CS, or related field

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Fifth Third Bank in Chicago invites applications for an Foreign Exchange Sales & Trading Associate I to support client onboarding, FX trade execution, and ongoing account management for corporate clients. The role begins in Chicago for the first year and may relocate to Texas, with opportunities to collaborate across risk management and treasury teams.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in financial services, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while building