To oversee the liquidity and trading activities, specifically leading the strategic structuring of the Gold portfolio to optimize returns on existing and new investments. Drive profitability through sophisticated FX and TFEX (Gold Futures) trading strategies, including the use of Options, while ensuring compliance with risk limits and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gold Portfolio Structuring & Optimization: Lead the strategic framework and team development to maximize profitability for the Gold investment portfolio. This involves optimizing the existing portfolio (collaborating with Aurora) and structuring new investment initiatives to ensure peak performance.
- Advanced Commodity & FX Trading: Execute sophisticated trading strategies for Gold (XAU/USD),TFEX (Gold Futures) and Foreign Exchange. Utilize complex financial instruments, specifically Options and structured derivatives, to hedge against volatility and generate alpha in the precious metals market.
- Hedging & Derivative Execution: Utilize financial instruments including Futures, Options, Swaps, and Structured Products for risk hedging and yield enhancement.
- Physical Banknote Management: Oversee the inventory and logistics of physical foreign banknotes, ensuring adequate supply for branches while minimizing carrying costs and exchange rate volatility.
- Liquidity & ALM Support: Collaborate with the Asset and Liability Management (ALM) team to manage the bank's cash flow, funding gaps, and interest rate risk.
- Market Analysis: Monitor global economic trends and financial markets to formulate effective trading strategies and provide market insights to senior management.
Job Specification
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience: 35 years of experience in a Bank Treasury or Dealing Room environment, with a strong track record in FX or Fixed Income trading.
- Proven track record in Gold/Precious Metals trading, with specific experience in managing both physical and digital gold exposures.
Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of financial markets, instruments (Bonds, FX, Derivatives), and structured products.
- Proficiency in trading platforms such as Bloomberg or Refinitiv (Reuters).
- Strong knowledge of central bank regulations (e.g., Bank of Thailand) and international compliance standards.
- Expertise in Gold and FX Options strategies, e.g., Straddles, Strangles, Risk Reversals,TFEX (Gold Futures for both directional trading and hedging.
- Ability to analyze gold market drivers, including correlation with USD, real interest rates, and geopolitical events.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent decision-making and analytical skills under high-pressure environments.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team.
- High level of integrity and professional ethics.
- Professional Licenses:
- Must hold a Treasury Dealer License or relevant regulatory certifications (e.g., ACI Dealing Certificate).
- CFA or FRM designations are a significant advantage.
