Commercial & Investment Bank – Currencies Emerging Markets Trading, Vice President Associate

Join our Currencies Emerging Markets Trading team in a high-impact role focused on building product capabilities developing the franchise and driving trading activities across EM Asia Rates FX and Credits.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-driven individual to operate independently within the trading team. The role requires a combination of trading acumen product development capability and strong stakeholder management across Sales Risk Compliance and regulators.

As a Vice President / Associate you will take ownership of developing and enhancing the branchs macro product suite while actively participating in market execution and risk management. You will play a central role in bridging front-office trading internal control functions and external stakeholders to support the growth and sustainability of the franchise.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate independently on the trading desk contributing to market-making risk management and client coverage across EM Asia Rates FX and Credits.
• Execute trades and manage day-to-day market activities ensuring disciplined risk management and adherence to trading limits.
• Lead the development and expansion of macro product offerings including Rates FX and Credit solutions to strengthen the branchs capabilities and competitiveness.
• Drive end-to-end product development working closely with internal stakeholders including Compliance Risk Legal Operations and Business Management to ensure appropriate governance and infrastructure is in place.
• Engage regularly with regulators to support product approvals ensure regulatory alignment and resolve day-to-day operational matters impacting the trading business.
• Partner closely with Sales to build and grow the franchise identifying client needs developing relevant solutions and enhancing market positioning.
• Support trade capture P&L validation and post-trade processes ensuring accuracy and control.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while balancing revenue generation and risk discipline.
• Collaborate with regional trading desks and global teams to share insights and align on strategy.

Required Qualifications Capabilities and Skills

• Minimum 3 years experience in financial markets with hands-on exposure to trading EM Asia Rates FX or Credits.
• Proven ability or strong experience in developing macro products including navigating internal approval processes and working with control functions.
• Ability to operate independently in a trading environment with sound judgment and ownership mindset.
• Solid trading and execution skills with understanding of market liquidity pricing and risk management.
• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomic drivers and global financial markets.
• Experience interacting with regulators or strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to trading and product governance.
• Proficiency in market terminology products and transaction lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage internal stakeholders and clients effectively.
• High attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications Capabilities and Skills

• Demonstrated experience working closely with Sales to originate flows and build client franchises.
• Prior experience in a lean trading setup or a build-out environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of fixed income analytics pricing and risk frameworks.
• Proactive entrepreneurial and self-motivated approach to building business capabilities.