Director FX Trading

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Global Markets is part of our HSBC Corporate and Institutional Banking division, a markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Our Markets business is one of the largest of its kind in the world. It combines sophisticated 24-hour global coverage with a detailed knowledge of local markets. Our services are offered both online and offline in 58 countries and territories. We specialise in foreign exchange, credits and rates, structured derivatives, equities and debt, equity and equity-linked capital markets.

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Director FX Trading.

HSBC is looking for an experienced FX Trader to join our Greater China FX Trading desk. This is a high profile trading role, combining hands on FX risk taking with responsibility and working closely with Sales, Options, Quants and Technology, with a clear mandate to contribute to overall revenue generation for the Greater China FX Trading business.

Principal responsibilities:

• Take risk taking responsibility across CNH, CNY, TWD, HKD and broader Greater China FX products within defined risk limits.
• Leverage AI and advanced analytics to enhance trading performance, workflow efficiency and client franchise delivery
• Work closely with sales teams to support client franchise development, deliver timely market color and improve pricing and execution quality for key accounts.
• Work closely with Greater China Rates to deliver cross asset solutions and trade ideas
• Ensure all trading activity is conducted in line with internal controls, regulatory requirements and conduct standards, and that issues are escalated promptly when appropriate

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Significant front office FX trading experience at a leading financial institution
• Deep understanding of CNH, CNY, TWD, HKD and broader Asian FX market dynamics is important
• Demonstrate strong risk-taking discipline, fast decision-making ability under pressure, and the ability to communicate clearly with sales, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate an interest in how AI and automation can be applied within FX trading, with the ability to translate business needs into practical desk tools and improved workflows
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with comfort engaging senior management and key clients.
• A highly commercial, client focused mindset, combined with strong integrity and role model behaviour.

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