Currencies and Emerging Markets – Korea FX Trading - Analyst

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