Currencies and Emerging Markets - Korea FX Trading Assistant (1-Year Contract) (m|f|x) Seoul

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional investors. Our “first-class business, first-class way” approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and that the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion within our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as for mental health or physical disability needs.
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader in banking, markets, securities services, and payments. Corporations, governments, and institutions around the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk, and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

Tasks

• Monitor global macro events, Korea-specific drivers, and cross-asset dynamics (interest rates, equities, commodities) affecting the KRW and broader foreign exchange markets
• Track market liquidity, supply/demand, and flow dynamics; summarize market sentiment, key levels, and themes for internal stakeholders and client engagement materials
• Support day-to-day pricing and execution processes for institutional KRW spot, swaps, and NDFs in partnership with senior traders, with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and operational discipline
• Produce and maintain recurring desk analytics and reports (e.g., flow recaps, P&L/risk attribution support packs, risk summaries, daily/weekly dashboards)
• Identify opportunities for incremental automation and process improvements (using Excel, VBA, or Python as appropriate) to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk
• 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/analytical discipline (e.g., Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics) or equivalent
• Strong interest in global financial markets and a desire to learn about FX market structure and trading workflows
• Early-career professionals and new graduates with prior market experience are welcome
• Solid quantitative skills and attention to detail; comfort working with numbers under time pressure
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate 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)
• 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