Americas Corporate FX Sales - Analyst

About the role

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group headquartered in Tokyo with a 400-year history. The Group offers a diverse range of financial services including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance, with more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.

Join a growing corporate FX franchise focused on helping corporate clients manage currency risk in a rapidly evolving market. The Analyst 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, preparation of marketing materials, pre-trade modeling, trade execution, and post-trade support.

Responsibilities

• 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 help maintain continuity of client coverage when senior marketers are traveling
• Summarize daily desk activity and prepare monthly summary reports for internal distribution
• Review client financial statements 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

• Bachelor's Degree with strong academic track record
• Recent graduate, or up to 2 years of experience in sales, trading, corporate treasury, investment banking, or similar role
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets through coursework, extracurricular activities, internships, or professional 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 and a commitment to continuous learning
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, or demonstrated aptitude
• Ability to interpret financial and quantitative data effectively
• Familiarity with Python or VBA is a plus, but not required

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $110,000.00 and $125,000.00. The specific salary offered will be based on individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in the candidate's geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award.

Benefits

SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Schedule

SMBC's employees participate in a hybrid workforce model providing the opportunity to work from home as well as from an SMBC office. Employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Specific hybrid work schedules are discussed during the interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including certain FINRA-registered roles requiring in-office attendance for the entire workweek. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.