This is a front-office opportunity within a leading international bank's Global Markets business in Japan, focused on FX and commodities sales for Japanese institutional and corporate clients. As an FX & Commodities Sales professional (Associate to VP), you will own client relationships, execution, and revenue generation across flow FX and options, working closely with trading and product teams in a fast-paced markets environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day FX and commodities sales activities for Japanese institutional and corporate clients.
- Execute flow FX and options transactions, providing timely pricing, market colour, and trade ideas.
- Build and deepen client relationships to increase wallet share and repeat trading activity.
- Partner closely with trading, research, and capital markets teams to deliver coordinated client solutions.
- Support onboarding of new clients and expansion of existing accounts across FX and commodities products.
- Drive revenue growth through disciplined pipeline management and targeted sales initiatives.
- Ensure strict adherence to internal governance, conduct standards, and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Background in banking, global markets, or related financial services, with exposure to FX products preferred.
- Strong understanding of FX market dynamics, client hedging needs, and trading workflows.
- Experience engaging with Japanese institutional and/or corporate clients.
- Commercial mindset with strong attention to detail and disciplined execution.
Soft Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build long-term, trust-based client relationships.
- Proactive, resilient, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced markets environment.
- Clear and confident communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native level.
- English: Intermediate to Business level (spoken and written).
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Prior exposure to FX options or commodities products in a sales or trading-related role.
- Experience working in a global markets platform with cross-regional teams and time zones.
About the Company
Our client is a well-established international bank with a strong global markets franchise in Japan and across Asia-Pacific. The platform supports institutional and corporate clients with a comprehensive range of FX, commodities, and risk management solutions, backed by a stable and globally connected banking network.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive compensation in the ¥11M-¥14M range, aligned with performance and experience.
- Clear career progression within a global markets front-office platform.
- Exposure to a unique FX & commodities franchise with strong client flow in Japan.
- Inclusive corporate culture with collaboration across trading, sales, and global teams.
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