Senior RMB FX Trader

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the RMB FX Deliverable Forward (DF) book across major tenors (short-dated to longer-dated), including position management, hedging, and inventory optimization.
• Provide competitive two-way pricing and consistent liquidity to sales team and interbank counterparties via electronic platforms and voice channels.
• Actively drive desk P&L while strictly adhering to all risk limits and internal risk frameworks.
• Monitor market flows, order books, and macroeconomic developments to anticipate client demand and adjust pricing strategy accordingly.
• Generate timely market information, in-depth analysis, and high-quality market commentary/reports for management to support strategic decision-making and product development.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams to capture cross-selling opportunities and improve client franchise value.
• Continuously improve electronic trading workflows and pricing models to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above, prefer in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in active FX trading, with substantial exposure to RMB DF markets preferred.
• Proven track record of managing a profitable DF book and navigating both onshore and offshore RMB markets.
• Strong familiarity with major trading systems (EBS, CFETS, 360T, etc.), Bloomberg, Reuters, and advanced MS Office/Excel skills (including VBA or Python for analytics is a plus).
• Self-motivated with excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills; ability to work under pressure in fast-moving markets.
• Fluent spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua); ability to communicate clearly with both internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
• Solid understanding of FX derivatives pricing, risk metrics, and Chinese regulatory environment for FX trading.