Company Description
As a Luxembourg-based bank since 1979, together with the global presence of Bank of China Group, Bank of China Luxembourg Branch has been successfully operating and continuously developing its business over the years. It contributes to the local and worldwide economic and social development. With more than 45 years of expertise and experience in the European markets, the bank extended its roots covering 15 institutions located in 13 European countries and becoming Bank of China Europe, since 2022.
Bank of China Europe adheres to the guidance of Bank of China group and continues to grow and expand its business coverage across the world, offering comprehensive business solutions to its clients worldwide with its globalized operations and diversified platforms.
Today, Bank of China Europe comprises an international workforce with a multicultural background of more than 30 different countries and regions with over 600 employees.
Job Description
As our operations continue to grow, we are currently looking for a talented and motivated professional to join our team as: Assistant Trader – Promotion Team
Job Purpose
We are seeking a motivated and client-oriented professional to join our client-based Transaction Business team within the Global Markets Department.
The successful candidate will work closely with corporate and financial institution clients across Europe, providing foreign exchange, interest rate and treasury risk management solutions. This role offers excellent exposure to international financial markets, derivative products and cross-border client advisory in a dynamic multicultural environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Support in marketing and delivering derivative solutions, including foreign exchange and interest rate products, to corporate and financial institution clients.
- Prepare pricing and assist in the execution of FX Spot, Forward, FX Swap, Interest Rate Swap and Cross Currency Swap transactions, etc.
- Monitor financial markets, foreign exchange rates, interest rate movements and macroeconomic developments, and provide market updates and business insights.
- Coordinate transaction execution, client onboarding and documentation processes, including MiFID and ISDA-related documentation where applicable.
- Work closely with Corporate Banking, Financial Institution and other internal departments, as well as all cross-border branches to support cross-selling opportunities and financial products implementation.
- Prepare regular business statistics, trading reports, management information and performance analysis to support business management and decision-making.
- Maintain business databases, client activity records and internal reporting tools, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.
- Liaise with Operations, Risk Management, Compliance, Legal and other support functions to facilitate efficient business processes and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in business development initiatives, market research and ad hoc departmental projects.
- Perform other day-to-day operational, administrative and business support duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Business or related disciplines.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in Financial Markets, Sales, Trading, Treasury, Corporate Banking, Capital Markets within banks, asset management companies, investment funds or other financial institutions.
- Good understanding of FX and Interest Rate products
- Knowledge of financial markets and macroeconomics
- Fluent English is required. Mandarin is a strong advantage.
- Bloomberg, Reuters or other market information systems are preferred.
- Knowledge of ISDA documentation would be an advantage.
- Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, or progress toward these certifications will be considered an advantage.
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Strong client-oriented mindset with a high standard of professionalism and service quality.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Proactive, self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced financial markets environment.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a multicultural team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under tight deadlines.
- High level of integrity, accountability and sense of responsibility.
- Open-minded and adaptable, with the willingness to learn new skills, take on unfamiliar tasks, and support new business initiatives as the team’s responsibilities continue to evolve.
Additional Information
Compensation: The remuneration for this position will be determined based on the requirements and responsibilities of the role, as well as the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. Further information on the applicable salary range will be provided during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, nationality, race, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
