Analyst Global Markets Trading, Risk and Research

City National Bank • Los Angeles, CA

Company

City National Bank

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Type

Full Time

Job Description

ANALYST GLOBAL MARKETS TRADING RISK AND RESEARCH


WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

This position is responsible for performing analysis and managing portfolio risk limits for the foreign exchange and interest rate risk management business units within Capital Markets. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, FX trading responsibilities including managing currency positions and nostro balances across multi-products to optimize overall funding, risk management, and profitability, as well as executing and administering the pricing of retail and captive client transactions. This position is also responsible for supporting the Foreign Exchange (FX) and Interest Rate Risk Management (IRRM) sales teams as they are engaging clients and prospects on capital markets hedging strategies, analyzing market data and writing commentaries on key economic and market developments. Performs other duties as requested.


Capital Markets Division 

City National's Capital Markets Division ("CNBCM") takes a market research and analysis driven advisory approach to deliver customized, best-in-class solutions for our clients. Comprised of Loan Syndications, Global Markets Sales & Trading, International Banking & Trade Finance, and Supply Chain Finance businesses, CNBCM helps clients to achieve their strategic goals by helping to optimize capital structure, structure working capital solutions to improve liquidity and cash flow, mitigate foreign exchange and interest rate market risks, and support cross border activities.


WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Executes foreign exchange transactions on behalf of CNB clients within limits and guidelines set in the bank's foreign exchange trading policies. Monitor positions closely and manages how client transactions systems affect proper management of nostro funding and currency positions.
  • Provides pricing support to sales colleagues and covers client deal risk, as appropriate, to secure maximum profitability.
  • Responds to ad hoc internal/external client requests for historical rates and economic forecasts.
  • Operates and maintains all programs and applications necessary for client and trading functions. Analyzes various trading portals and market–making resources to assist the Trading manager in making proper judgments regarding trading costs, dealing security, etc.
  • Monitor and manage risk limits for both FX and IRRM transactions and overall portfolio. Proactively assist in the continual development of "best practices" for risk management around trading activities.
  • Contributes to the daily foreign exchange and interest rate commentary, as well as researches key economic/political developments as they pertain to market sentiment and trends. Helps coordinate and direct group communications on specific currency, interest rate, and global economic trends. Analyzes, interprets and communicates market developments and trends to FX and IRRM sales teams, relationship managers, and assigned client portfolio.
  • Provides the FX and IRRM sales teams with support and market information to help clients manage more nuanced aspects of international financial management, such as global economic forecasts and trends as well as how such trends and market volatility affect clients' international exposure.
  • Provides support for the overall operations of the trading room as necessary, including routine price delivery to internal and external clients, using the pricing tools available to the FX and IRRM sales teams.
  • Maintains a proactive commitment to established bank programs, such as CustomerFirst, Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and Affirmative Action.
  • Complies fully with all Bank Operational and Credit policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g. Bank Secrecy Act, Know Your Client, Community Reinvestment Act, Fair Lending Practices, Code of Conduct, etc.).
  • Completes all special projects as requested.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Must-Have*

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum 1 years financial analysis experience
  • Minimum 1 years banking or financial services industry experience


Skills and Knowledge

  • Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills sufficient to interact with all levels of bank personnel and customers required.
  • Understanding of financial market dynamics as they relate to primary duties.
  • Good organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • Computer literacy required including market transaction systems approved by CNB
Compensation
Starting base salary: $34.55 - $55.19 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.


*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.


ABOUT CITY NATIONAL

We start with a basic premise: Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.
 

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Date Posted

04/01/2023

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