Americas Corporate FX Sales - Analyst
About The Position
SMBC Group is a global financial group headquartered in Tokyo, with more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees across nearly 40 countries. In the Americas, SMBC Group operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, providing commercial and investment banking services to corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. The Analyst will join a growing corporate foreign exchange franchise focused on helping corporate clients manage currency risk. As part of the Foreign Exchange Sales & Marketing desk, the role supports coverage of North American and Latin American corporates throughout the client lifecycle. The Analyst supports senior salespeople in marketing FX products and providing risk-management solutions, and participates in research and prospecting, marketing-material preparation, pre-trade modeling, trade execution, and post-trade support. The anticipated salary range is $110,000 to $125,000. The specific offer depends on qualifications, experience, geography, and market compensation at the time of hire. The position may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of employee benefits. The role follows a hybrid workforce model, with work from home and from an SMBC office; employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office. The specific hybrid schedule is discussed during the interview process, and hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a strong academic track record.
- Recent graduate or up to 2 years of experience in sales, trading, corporate treasury, investment banking, or a similar role.
- Demonstrated interest in financial markets through coursework, extracurricular activities, internships, or professional experience.
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
- Creative and analytical thinking with strong attention to detail.
- Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
- Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, or demonstrated aptitude.
- Ability to interpret financial and quantitative data effectively.
- Ability to live within a reasonable commuting distance of the SMBC office location.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Python or VBA.
Responsibilities
- Create client marketing materials on FX markets, macroeconomic trends, and hedging strategies, and automate data analysis and visualization.
- Develop expertise in macro products, with a focus on FX derivatives.
- Assist senior salespeople in developing and pitching trade ideas to clients.
- Assist with trade execution, including pricing, booking, and post-trade processes.
- Handle client operational inquiries and help maintain continuity of client coverage when senior marketers are traveling.
- Summarize daily desk activity and prepare monthly summary reports for internal distribution.
- Review client financial statements to assess derivatives activity and identify opportunities.
- Coordinate with Legal, Risk, KYC, and Settlements teams to support compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive portfolio of employee benefits.
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
