Currencies and Emerging Markets – Korea FX Trading - Analyst

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2 Locations
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Entry level
Financial Services
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The Role
Supports Korea FX trading by monitoring macroeconomic and cross-asset market drivers, analyzing liquidity and client flows, assisting with KRW spot, swaps, and NDF pricing and execution, and producing desk analytics such as flow recaps, P&L drivers, and risk summaries. The role also contributes market ideas, reporting automation, process improvements, regulatory adherence, and collaboration across Trading, Sales, Operations, and Controls.
Summary Generated by Built In

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor global macro events, Korea-specific drivers, and cross-asset dynamics (rates, equities, commodities) impacting KRW and broader FX markets
  • Track market liquidity, supply/demand and flow dynamics; summarize market color, key levels and themes for internal stakeholders and client engagement
  • Support pricing and execution for institutional client flow in KRW Spot/Swaps/NDFs in partnership with Senior Traders, with a strong focus on accuracy and responsiveness
  • Contribute to franchise development through proactive idea generation, market intelligence and knowledge sharing
  • Build and maintain recurring desk analytics and reporting (e.g., flow recap, P&L drivers, risk summaries), and drive incremental automation / process improvements where appropriate
  • Maintain strong process discipline and adhere to internal policies, procedures and applicable regulatory/market requirements

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree (or expected graduation) in a quantitative or analytical discipline (e.g., Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics) or equivalent academic background
  • Strong interest in global financial markets with demonstrated motivation to learn market structure and trading workflows
  • Solid quantitative skills and attention to detail; comfort working with numbers under time pressure
  • Clear, confident communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across Trading, Sales, Operations and Controls
  • High integrity, strong ownership mindset and commitment to disciplined risk behavior

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant experience in markets/trading, trading/sales assistant roles, or related financial markets functions (internship experience welcomed)
  • Prior exposure to any type of trading floor environment is a plus, but not required
  • Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python/VBA for analysis and automation is advantageous
  • Self-motivated team player with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset



About UsJ.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
  
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the TeamJ.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or expected graduation in a quantitative or analytical discipline such as Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or Statistics, or equivalent academic background
  • Strong interest in global financial markets and motivation to learn market structure and trading workflows
  • Solid quantitative skills and ability to work accurately with numbers under time pressure
  • Clear, confident communication and effective cross-functional collaboration skills
  • High integrity, strong ownership mindset, and commitment to disciplined risk behavior
  • Relevant markets, trading, trading assistant, sales assistant, or related financial markets experience
  • Prior exposure to a trading floor environment
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Familiarity with Python or VBA for analysis and automation
  • Self-motivated team-player orientation, attention to detail, and continuous improvement mindset

JPMorganChase Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JPMorganChase and has not been reviewed or approved by JPMorganChase.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for all parents, supplemented by paid Critical Caregiver Leave. Family resources include backup childcare via Bright Horizons, lactation support and milk-shipping, family-building assistance, and even a free five-month SNOO rental for newborns.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.

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HQ: New York, NY
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Year Founded: 1799

What We Do

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Technology fuels every aspect of our company and is at the heart of everything we do. With over 50,000 technologists globally and an annual tech spend of $12 billion, we are dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products. Learn more about technology at our firm, explore resources from our Distinguished Engineers, AI & ML researchers, and other experts; access the latest episode of our TechTrends podcast, and more at www.jpmorgan.com/technology. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com. ©2023 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

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