Currencies and Emerging Markets – Korea FX Trading Assistant (1-Year Contract)new

JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) · Other

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Professional · Full time

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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 materials
Support day-to-day pricing and execution processes for institutional KRW Spot/Swaps/NDFs flow in partnership with Senior Traders, with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and operational discipline
Produce and maintain recurring desk analytics and reporting (e.g., flow recap, P&L/risk attribution support packs, risk summaries, daily/weekly dashboards)
Identify opportunities for incremental automation and process improvements (Excel/VBA/Python where relevant) to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk
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/analytical discipline (e.g., Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics) or equivalent
Strong interest in global financial markets and motivation to learn FX market structure and trading workflows
Early-career/ new graduates with prior markets exposure are welcome
Solid quantitative skills and attention to detail; comfort working with numbers under time pressure
Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate 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)
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

J.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.

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