Associate – Local Markets FX Trading

About the role

The Associate, LM FX Trading will join ANZ's Korea Local Markets Trading team, supporting and expanding the bank's FX franchise in South Korea. You will trade, manage risk, and serve client flow across FX Spot, Swap and Forward products, with a focus on KRW and other Asia currencies.

Key responsibilities

• Trade and manage FX Spot, Swaps and Forwards, primarily KRW and selected APAC currencies.
• Take ownership of client‑flow hedging, market risk and positioning.
• Proactively manage P&L and risk within approved limits.
• Provide consistent pricing, execution quality and market colour to sales and clients.
• Collaborate with global FX desks to manage liquidity and optimise positioning.
• Contribute to the development of the Korea FX trading franchise.
• Ensure full compliance with internal risk, control and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Solid experience on an FX trading desk, ideally at VP level or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of FX market dynamics, liquidity and interest‑rate linkages.
• Demonstrated experience trading KRW and/or Asia FX markets.
• Proven ability to independently manage risk and make trading decisions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with sales and regional partners.
• Fluency in Korean and strong working proficiency in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunities to build technical expertise and advance a career in a leading institutional bank.
• Collaborative environment with global trading desks and risk teams.
• Exposure to a dynamic FX market across Korea and the broader Asia region.