Trader (FI and ETF)

Employer:           DWS Group

Title:                    Trader (FI and ETF)

Corporate Title: Analyst

Location:             Seoul

Job Code:            #LI-ZL1 #LI-01

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career. This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team/ Division Overview
The Liquid Investment Division is responsible for the management of fixed income and multi-asset strategies within DWS Korea, primarily across liquid public markets. The team manages portfolios across a broad range of instruments, including bonds, derivatives, FX, and overseas assets. Members of the Liquid Investments focus on disciplined portfolio construction and risk management, while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.

Your responsibilities
As a Trader (FI and ETF), you will be responsible for:

• Trade executions and/or processing of fixed income, FX spot, forward, onshore fund, and domestic/overseas ETFs, and futures trades.
• Provide accurate trade details electronically through the trading system and export them to the Operations department for settlement on a timely basis.
• Trade strictly within established limits.
• Be aware of related regulations, compliance manual, legal matters and “best practice” relating to the products or portfolios traded.
• Use clear and unambiguous language when executing trades, as well as complying with all “best practice” market conventions, terminology, calculations and definitions.
• Monitor the market and providing news flows and trading ideas, as well as technical strategies to portfolio managers. Keep good and reasonable relationship with the broker community.
• Maintain up-to-date trade logs and confirmations for all transactions.
• Manage overnight call loan, RP, MMT, MMDA, and Securities borrowing/lending.
• Daily monitor counterparty limit; cash flow reports; CIO confirmations. Report to regional trading department on the trading systems and procedures used in Korea.
• Prepare market data/news required for portfolio management every morning

We are looking for:

• Relevant experience in financial institution preferred
• Good understanding of financial markets
• Working knowledge of English preferred
• Well organized with an attention to detail
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills

What we’ll offer you:
At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS you’ll have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited, to the below:

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits
• Access to best in class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you.

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.