EM FX Trader - Mandarin Speaking in London

London Trading Centre is an extension of Head Office’s Global Markets Department trading platform that provide clients with greater coverage in foreign exchange, derivatives, commodities and fixed income trading. As an EM FX Trade - Mandarin Speaking, you will be providing FX/CNH pricing, market making and trading to Bank of China’s branches and external counterparties. This is a full time permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Pricing, market making and trading FX products to the Bank’s branches
• Manage the daily operations of CNH desk
• Manage FX/CNH positions within the Bank’s risk guidelines, while contributing to the growth and profitability of the business
• Engage with Bank of China’s network and provide trading and related services to clients
• Monitor internal and external channel systems for the CNH business, and manage client transaction flows through these systems to ensure efficient and accurate processing
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders internally or externally to resolve any issues related to CNH/FX trading
• Monitor technological, regulatory and other developments to ensure the Bank’s execution process remains highly valued-added, compliant and representative of best industry practices
• Review and complete all relevant administrative documentation such daily and monthly trade reports
• Cover other traders as required

Requirements

• Degree educated in Finance, Banking, Economics, or other relevant subject
• Proven experience in managing E-trading platforms as market maker
• Knowledge of CNH products including Spot, Swap, Outright, NDFs, Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), Cross Currency Swaps (CCS) and Options
• Knowledge and experience in trading FX/CNH products, pricing and quoting corporate and FI flows and manage market risk
• Understanding of portfolio management and risk management principles
• Knowledge of E-trading algorithms
• Good understanding of macroeconomic fundamentals, market drivers and economic forecasts
• Excellent English and Mandarin communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Highly organised with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Team player
• Attention to detail and committed to deliver high-quality results

Having a presence in the UK for more than 90 years, Bank of China London Branch has been providing an excellent financial service to the market and maintain its competitive edge as an international bank operated in the UK. It has employees in over 33 countries, and it is one of the most internationalised overseas branch in the Bank of China Group. The Bank values the diversity of its employees and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone can speak up and enjoy the equal opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.