Associate, FX

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Job Summary:

This position is responsible for providing value-added service to MUFG Canadas FX clients growing onshore FX revenues and trading and managing FX positions within delegated limits. This role is Hybrid with an in-office expectation of 4 days per week.

Responsibilities:

1. FX Sales activities

Provide primary and backup FX sales coverage to MUFGs Canadian client base

Build relationships with existing and new FX clients to drive FX sales revenues

Collaborate with relationship managers product partners and other key stakeholders to cross-sell other products

Follow global financial markets closely in order to provide value-added service to clients; write market commentaries and make presentations

2. FX Trading activities

Execute FX trades within prescribed limits

Manage foreign currency nostro account balances

3. Reporting and Administration

Produce daily FX reports for compliance middle office PNL reporting etc.

Assist in driving efficiencies in FX operations

4. Compliance and Risk control

Comply with the FX Global Code MUFG Code of Conduct and applicable Canadian and non-Canadian laws and regulations which apply to FX and derivatives sales and trading

Control risk position within delegated risk limit in accordance with policies procedures and accepted practices

Work Experience:

3 to 5 years experience preferably in foreign exchange sales

Skills and Experience:

Functional / Technical Competencies:

Essential Competencies:

Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong English written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication and relationship management skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Preferred Competencies:

Proficiency in PowerBI

VBA programming skills

Japanese language skills (written verbal)

Education / Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree or above

Education or training in finance either through degree program or through other professional designations such as CFA etc.

The job description and related application pertains to an opportunity with either MUFG Bank Ltd. Canada Branch (MUFG Bank Canada) or MUFG Securities (Canada) Ltd. (MUFG Securities Canada). The job description relates to the general nature scope quantity and quality of work contemplated for the position. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time consistent with knowledge skills and abilities of the incumbent. The receipt of an application by either MUFG Bank Canada or MUFG Securities Canada as applicable does not imply or guarantee employment.

Each of MUFG Bank Canada and MUFG Securities Canada is an equal opportunity employer.

As a federally regulated entity MUFG Bank Canada is required to comply with applicable laws which prohibit discrimination based on protected grounds and which require accommodation to individuals in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canada Labour Code. Where MUFG Bank Canada obtains information relating to protected grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act as part of the application process it does so to monitor and otherwise evaluate its own compliance with such legislation and associated regulatory requirements; MUFG Bank Canada does not use such information for decision making purposes relating to the position contemplated in this application.

As a provincially regulated entity MUFG Securities Canada is required to comply with applicable laws which prohibit discrimination based on protected grounds and which require accommodation to individuals in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Human Rights Code (Ontario) and the Employment Standards Act (Ontario). Where MUFG Securities Canada obtains information relating to protected grounds under the Human Rights Code (Ontario) as part of the application process it does so to monitor and otherwise evaluate its own compliance with such legislation and associated regulatory requirements; MUFG Securities Canada does not use such information for decision making purposes relating to the position contemplated in this application.