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Foreign Exchange Trader (FX) - Banking

Job title: Foreign Exchange Trader (FX) - Banking
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Specialisation: Banking & Financial Services / Insurance
Salary: MYR 200,000 - 250,000 (Annual)
Reference: PR/160179
Job published: February 18, 2026 17:20

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:-

  • Drive alpha‑generating trading strategies across G10 FX spot and forward markets while managing currency exposures, client flow, and ensuring disciplined execution. 

  • Support MYR spot trading operations by assisting the primary trader in managing flows and ensuring smooth daily execution. 

  • Contribute to FX options activities through pricing, basic risk monitoring, and active skill development in volatility, skew, and cross‑currency options. 

  • Leverage regional expertise to enhance trade structuring and collaborate closely with sales, research, and risk teams to deliver quality pricing and capture market opportunities.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum Degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or  any related fields.

  • Mandatory PKMC certification, with additional qualifications like CFA or FRM will be added advantage. 

  • Candidates must have minimum 8–10 years of FX trading experience in G10 spot/forward markets with a strong track record of alpha generation across different market conditions.

     

 

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