Wealth Management - FX Direct Access Clients (DAC) - Vice President

Join our market-leading FX DAC team based in Singapore (and part of a global team based across HK, Singapore, Switzerland and the UK), with direct client coverage for FX & PM, which includes advice, portfolio risk management, pricing and execution across spot, forward & OTC derivatives.

As a Vice President in the FX DAC specialist in Private Banking coverage, you will form an integrated part of a coverage team that focuses primarily on UHNW clients (both existing and prospective), with this role having a specific focus on driving FX & Precious Metals (both cash and derivatives) activity across the client spectrum.

The wider coverage team is responsible for managing the portfolios (both discretionary and non-discretionary) of Private Banking clients across a range of products (equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, OTC derivatives, structured products, alternative investments and private equity). You will be expected to work closely with the Solutions team that has a responsibility for developing market views, investigating and determining the best execution vehicles to express market views (both tactical and longer-term), as well as the marketing of investment ideas.

Job responsibilities

• Work closely with the broader coverage team to ensure that FX activity is aligned with clients’ investment plans and objectives.

• Increase FX activity with existing clients, as well as work with key stakeholders to identify potential new clients who might be suitable for the DAC offering.

• Form daily client interaction (over the phone or in person) to discuss markets and to offer solutions.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on markets and trade ideas.

• Develop and present ideas that may be suitable across the franchise.

• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the Private Banking in Asia, EMEA and the US.

• Develop connectivity with sales, trading and research partners within JP Morgan CIB.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum 6 years of experience

• Bachelor degree holder

• Relevant experience in FX/PM markets (advising clients, trading, or structuring).

• Core need for quantitative and technical skills, including extensive knowledge of FX options, specifically from a risk-management standpoint.

• Understanding of market risks from pricing and execution perspectives; efficiency and accuracy in pricing various trade strategies.

• Demonstrating strong interest and passion for financial markets, international affairs and geopolitical events.

• Strong analytical and marketing skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into simple, practical forms.

• Good communication skills.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficiency with electronic trading systems.

• Fluency in Mandarin as the job holder will interact with clients based in China and Greater China

• Personality marked by drive and ambition with demonstrated success in dealing with a wide range of clients.

• Communication style that enhances credibility and builds trust with clients; strong presentation skills.

• Ability to thrive in a culture that points to innovation, customer service, internal partnership, and entrepreneurship.

• Team player capable of working effectively with many business partners.

• Strong knowledge of local regulatory policies and guidelines, and appropriate local regulatory qualifications and licenses.