Currencies and Emerging Markets - Korea FX Trading - Analyst (m|f|x) Seoul

Tasks

• Monitor global macro events, Korea-specific drivers, and cross-asset dynamics (rates, equities, commodities) impacting the KRW and broader FX markets
• Track market liquidity, supply/demand, and flow dynamics; summarize market sentiment, key levels, and themes for internal stakeholders and client engagement
• Support pricing and execution for institutional client flows in KRW spot, swaps, and 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 recaps, P&L drivers, risk summaries), and drive incremental automation and process improvements where appropriate
• Maintain strong process discipline and adhere to internal policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and market requirements

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

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 a 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 the ability to collaborate effectively across Trading, Sales, Operations, and Controls
• High integrity, a strong sense of ownership, and a commitment to disciplined risk management
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience in markets/trading, trading/sales assistant roles, or related financial markets functions (internship experience is welcome)
• 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 mindset focused on continuous improvement

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Location

35 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, KR-04516 Seoul