FX Risk Solutions - Analyst or Associate

Smbc • New York, NY

85d • $110,000 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

Join a fast-growing derivatives team focused on helping corporate clients manage currency risk in a rapidly evolving market. The Analyst or Associate will play a key role on the Foreign Exchange Sales & Marketing desk, covering North American and LATAM corporates across the full client lifecycle. Responsibilities include supporting senior salespeople in marketing FX products and delivering risk management solutions, as well as participating in all phases of the trade process—from research and prospecting to onboarding, preparation of marketing materials, pre-trade modeling, trade execution, and post-trade support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with strong academic track record.
• Recent graduate, or up to 2 years of experience in sales, trading, or similar role for Analyst. Up to 4 years of relevant experience for Associate.
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets through extracurricular activities, internships, or work experience.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Creative and analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Intellectual curiosity with and commitment to continuous learning.
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable with quantitative subjects; knowledge of Python or VBA is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create marketing materials on the FX markets, macroeconomic trends, and hedging strategies for clients; automate data analysis and visualization (charts, tables, etc.).
• Develop an expertise in macro products, with 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 provide coverage when senior marketers are traveling.
• Summarize daily desk activity and prepare monthly summary reports for internal distribution.
• Review client financial statements periodically to assess derivatives activity and opportunities.
• Coordinate with Legal, Risk, KYC, and Settlements teams to ensure compliance with statutory regulations as well as internal policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive portfolio of benefits offered to employees.
• Annual discretionary incentive award.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree