Vice President – FX Market Specialist recruitment
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Market awareness
– Good working knowledge of ISC policy, market events and “world leading broker” currency views
– Be informed and aware of all issues and
procedures related to research
• Production of Currency View
– Collate in-house FX research supporting house view
– Monitor key economic releases and issues on interest rate policies
– Collate market views as basis for comparison with house view
– Pricing of Options and KIKO strategies and suggest customised parameters for each strategy
• Dissemination of Currency Views
– Make weekly presentation at morning meeting briefing to bankers to communicate FX views and trade ideas
– Answer ad hoc FX related queries from the bankers/CRAs in a timely manner
– Provide or suggest solution to clients’ FX position in terms of overall portfolio currency allocation and managing loan currency exposure
• Adhere to Bank Policies and Procedures thereby protecting the business from financial and reputational risk.
• Personal development – commit to the continuous development of personal skills through both study courses and personal endeavour, and promote the exchange of investment views
Requirements
• At least 5 years experience in FX role
• Degree in relevant discipline, CFA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
• Contribute to successful operation through team approach and co-operative attitude.
• Support and communicate RBS Coutts Group Investment Strategy and Market Views and Investment Philosophy in a consistent manner.
• Attend/Contribute to weekly team meeting.
• Communicate any issues, problems and difficulties in delivery of Forex products to Senior Management.