The candidate will be responsible for market making of G10 FX Spot currencies through monetisation of bid/offer, proactive risk management and attracting customer deal flow. They will be responsible for quoting and execution of voice trades with all sales desks in Asia Pacific and be responsible for engaging clients and sending useful market color to sales teams. They will also need to work with operational teams within the bank including Product Control, Compliance on a regular basis. Experience in a fast paced front office trading role is essential, along with strong communication skills. Japan is a key onshore location for FX Spot in Asia Pacific, therefore being able to communicate in Japanese will be a key advantage in this role.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related area e.g Finance/Economics/Mathematics.
This role is regulated by Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Execution of buy and sell orders or pricing of liquidity in various financial instruments while adhering to the bank’s trading strategies and risk parameters.
• Monitoring and analysis of global financial markets, economic indicators, news, and geopolitical events to identify trading opportunities and assess market risks.
• Management and monitoring of the risk associated with the trading portfolio and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal risk management guidelines.
• Collaboration with research analysts and other teams to gather insights and information for trading decisions.

To execute trades and manage risk within a defined portfolio of financial instruments and staying informed about market trends and developments to make informed trading decisions.