Asia EM FX Forwards Trader - Selby Jennings

Our client, a leading international bank is seeking an experienced Asia EM FX Forwards Trader to join its London-based FX Trading team. This role offers responsibility for trading and risk-managing Asian Emerging Market FX products, with a particular focus on IDR, PHP, and THB markets.

The successful candidate will play a key role in pricing, execution, risk management, and liquidity provision across both Deliverable Forwards and Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs), while working closely with sales teams, global trading desks, and institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade and manage risk across Asian EM FX markets, with coverage of IDR, PH, THB.
• Provide pricing and liquidity in both NDF and Deliverable FX Forward products.
• Manage risk within approved limits while contributing to desk profitability.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across Sales, Structuring, and Trading teams.
• Monitor market developments, economic data, and central bank activity impacting Asian currencies.
• Identify trading opportunities and execute strategies across spot, forwards, and related FX products.
• Support the continued growth of the Asia FX franchise from London.

Requirements

• Experience trading Asian FX products within a bank or regulated financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of IDR, PHP, and THB markets and associated market conventions.
• Proven experience trading FX Forwards, including both NDF and Deliverable products.
• Strong understanding of market risk management, pricing, and execution.
• Ability to operate within a fast-paced, client-focused trading environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Broader experience across additional Asian EM currencies.
• Exposure to G10 FX trading products and markets.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple products and regional trading teams.