Supports Korea FX trading by monitoring macroeconomic and cross-asset market drivers, analyzing liquidity and client flows, assisting with KRW spot, swaps, and NDF pricing and execution, and producing desk analytics such as flow recaps, P&L drivers, and risk summaries. The role also contributes market ideas, reporting automation, process improvements, regulatory adherence, and collaboration across Trading, Sales, Operations, and Controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor global macro events, Korea-specific drivers, and cross-asset dynamics (rates, equities, commodities) impacting KRW and broader FX markets
- Track market liquidity, supply/demand and flow dynamics; summarize market color, key levels and themes for internal stakeholders and client engagement
- Support pricing and execution for institutional client flow in KRW Spot/Swaps/NDFs in partnership with Senior Traders, with a strong focus on accuracy and responsiveness
- Contribute to franchise development through proactive idea generation, market intelligence and knowledge sharing
- Build and maintain recurring desk analytics and reporting (e.g., flow recap, P&L drivers, risk summaries), and drive incremental automation / process improvements where appropriate
- Maintain strong process discipline and adhere to internal policies, procedures and applicable regulatory/market requirements
Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (or expected graduation) in a quantitative or analytical discipline (e.g., Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics) or equivalent academic background
- Strong interest in global financial markets with demonstrated motivation to learn market structure and trading workflows
- Solid quantitative skills and attention to detail; comfort working with numbers under time pressure
- Clear, confident communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across Trading, Sales, Operations and Controls
- High integrity, strong ownership mindset and commitment to disciplined risk behavior
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant experience in markets/trading, trading/sales assistant roles, or related financial markets functions (internship experience welcomed)
- Prior exposure to any type of trading floor environment is a plus, but not required
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python/VBA for analysis and automation is advantageous
- Self-motivated team player with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
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