Deputy Head of FX Sales Korea, Managing Director (m|f|x) Seoul

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The job holder is a senior member of the Korea FX leadership team, responsible for driving the strategic growth of State Street’s Korea FX franchise through the management of key institutional client relationships, business development initiatives, and sales execution.

Reporting to the Head of Korea FX Sales, the individual will lead the account management for some of the firm’s most significant clients in Korea, demonstrate consistent business performance, and contribute to the leadership and development of the Korea FX Sales team through direct management responsibilities for designated team members. The role also supports broader Korea FX business initiatives, governance activities, and cross-functional strategic projects.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you’re ready to take on.

Tasks

As Deputy Head of FX Sales Korea, you will

• Lead coverage of some of State Street Korea’s most significant institutional clients, including pension funds and onshore asset managers, and maintain senior-level client relationships.
• Demonstrate a consistent track record of business development and revenue generation across large FX client portfolios.
• Deliver high-impact client presentations and market insights, leveraging advanced communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Support the strategic development and execution of Korea FX Sales business initiatives in partnership with regional and global leadership.
• Directly manage designated members of the Korea FX Sales team, providing coaching, mentorship, performance management, and career development support.
• Work collaboratively with Trading, Risk, Credit, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and other support functions to drive client and business outcomes.
• Lead and support Korean institutional client onboarding initiatives, ensuring that all required documentation, approvals, and credit arrangements are in place.
• Assume administrative and management responsibilities related to the operation of the Korea FX business.
• Represent the Korea FX franchise on internal committees, in governance forums, and in strategic business initiatives.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding client relationships, market developments, and Korea FX business activities.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and broader franchise leadership initiatives within Korea.

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

What We Value

: These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Experience successfully setting up new client onboarding processes would be a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years of sales experience and related work experience is preferred
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
• Bilingual (Korean/English)

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent
• MBA, MS in Finance, or CFA preferred