FX Risk Solutions - Analyst

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $110,000.00 and $125,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Role Description

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.

Role Objectives

• 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.

Qualifications And Skills

• 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.

SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [email protected].