- Foreign Exchange and Interest Rates are the macro markets that form the backbone of the global economy, requiring that an FX salesperson keep up-to-date on geopolitical news events and market movements throughout the global economy. Our client base consists of hedge funds, central banks, corporates and insurance/pension companies and we trade scores of currency pairs in developed and emerging markets.
- Primary goal from Bengaluru is to create more opportunities for the desk to invest their time exclusively on revenue generating activities. We strive to eliminate manual and redundant activities carried out at the desk by critically analyzing the merit of pre-existing functions and finding a refined, more value-added substitute.
Job Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Comprehensive management of post-trade processes, including trade allocations, re-booking, amendments, novation, pre-liquidations, and terminations etc this includes reconciliation and exception management across various internal and external systems, in collaboration with the client s middle office and support team.
- Collaborating closely with the relevant Sales desk to assist with execution and client engagement, ensuring that clients and trading configurations are fully prepared prior to the go-live phase
- An analysis of trade dynamics and comprehension regarding products such as foreign exchange spot transactions, forwards/non-deliverable forwards (NDFs), both vanilla and complex exotic options, interest rate swaps, and bonds, among others.
- Collaborate closely with the desk to facilitate the execution and enhancement of essential trade analyses and metrics that are critical to the business focus areas.
- Accountable for the on-boarding of clients onto electronic trading platforms and the ongoing maintenance across various asset classes
- Effectively overseeing post-trade risk involves the diligent monitoring of trade flows and systems from the front end to the back end.
- Collaborate with Technology and various internal and external teams to automate outdated and repetitive workflows.
Basic Qualifications
- A relevant Bachelors degree or an equivalent qualification with a strong academic performance is required.
- A Masters degree in finance or banking, such as an MBA, is preferred, though not mandatory
- Preferred candidates will have experience and proficiency in basic to advanced Excel, as we'll as familiarity with automation tools such as Alteryx and Tableau.
- Candidates should possess 1 to 3 years of pertinent work experience and a solid understanding of Fixed Income products.
- A comprehensive understanding of the trade life cycle in foreign exchange, rates, and bonds is essential
- A keen interest in global financial markets and derivatives is expected.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with effective interpersonal abilities, are necessary.
- A robust work ethic and a high degree of motivation are essential attributes
