Job Description

Macro Trader - Asia

Singapore

This role will require the role holder to hold mandatory registrations with MAS. As a Barclays Macro Trader, you will have the opportunity to be a part of the Markets team, helping clients to understand developments in global markets and offering execution and risk management across every major asset class in every region. You’ll be responsible for market making and risk management of Korea Macro products. Barclays is a top 5 global FX firm and has been a pioneer in educating global investors about the concept of FX and Rates as asset class. Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, with 329 years of success, quality and innovation behind us. We offer careers that provide endless opportunity – helping millions of individuals and businesses thrive, and creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted.

What will you be doing?

• Responsible for market making and risk management of Korea macro products
• Manage client flows in Rates and FX derivatives, bonds, access products (TRS, bond forwards)
• Manage client flows in Rates and FX derivatives, bonds, access products (TRS, bond forwards)
• Work closely with the Macro Sales team to support the franchise
• Support/build/maintain client franchise, working closely with Distribution and Research
• Present trade ideas and engage with clients on a regular basis and visit key clients periodically
• Engage with partners in IT to enhance the pricing and risk management infrastructure to improve trade productivity and reduce operational risk
• Manage the risk from residual positions by working closely with infra partners and making sure all thresholds/limits for the desk are met

What we’re looking for:

• An experience in Rates and FX derivatives market making and risk management, with prior market-making, risk management experience in KRW Rates
• Familiarity with Asia financial market behaviors, relevant clients, relevant derivative product, and the pricing of capital intensive transaction

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Minimum five years’ experience in Asia markets
• Proven track record of revenue generation
• Good communication skills, both orally and written, as this role will require that the person interact regionally and globally with internal stakeholders and external clients

Where will you be working?

Our office is located in Marina Bay Financial Centre, which has been carefully crafted into a “city in a garden”. Overlooking the scenic skyline along the Marina Bay waterfront, the green spaces and rooftop terraces have been designed to optimise employee well-being. The centre provides an integrated live-work-play development, surrounded by shops, restaurants, gyms and an alfresco dining area. Our convenient office location means you’re just a 5-minute walk from the nearest MRT station
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