Junior Asian Rates Trader recruitment

The Commonwealth Bank is one of Australia’s leading providers of integrated financial services. The Institutional Banking and Markets Group numbers approximately 1000 staff located nationally across Australia with a strong presence in offshore locations including: London, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, Tokyo, and New Zealand. We offer a unique and broad value proposition to our clients across debt, equity, risk management and transactional products and services.

As part of our commitment to Asia, we are currently looking for a high calibre and self-motivated candidate to join our Singapore Branch as a Junior Asian Rates Trader. This unique career opportunity provides the successful candidate with a chance to learn and develop as a trader within an established and experienced Asian Rates Trading team. You will be performing profit/loss generation, risk analysis and will also be trained in the trading, pricing and execution of transactions in Asian Markets with the view to taking responsibility for a part of the broader portfolio.

To be considered for the role, you should possess the following:

• Masters degree, preferably in a Finance, Science or Technology discipline
• One to three years Markets experience in a Front, Middle or Back office role is preferable.
• Dedication to develop a career in banking industry
• Energetic, self-motivated and fast learning with a positive attitude
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organization skills
• Superior numeric ability and computer skills.
• Team player with good interpersonal and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese

Application Deadline: 31 March 2012

Please apply online and send your detailed CV by email with subject “Junior Asian Rates Trader – Singapore Branch.