FX Sales - VP

Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. A leading global financial institution is seeking a Foreign Exchange Sales Specialist to join their Australia-based team. This role offers you the opportunity to Shape the future of Foreign exchange business for a diverse corporate and institutional client base. You will be empowered to develop and nurture business relationships by partnering closely with Relationship Managers, ensuring the delivery of quality solutions that meet client needs. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to professional development, supportive leadership, and fostering an inclusive environment where your expertise in financial markets will be valued. With flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting and is eager to make a meaningful impact within a respected financial network. You will have the chance to work alongside knowledgeable colleagues in a supportive environment that values teamwork and interpersonal skills, ensuring you are always connected and supported. The organisation provides flexible working opportunities and generous pension contributions, allowing you to balance your professional ambitions with personal commitments while enjoying long-term security. Your role will be pivotal in delivering exceptional service to both internal and external clients, enhancing the reputation of the bank through dependable stakeholder management and seamless transaction support. What you'll do: As a Foreign Exchange Sales Specialist, you will play an integral role in promoting the bank’s offerings to a diverse portfolio of corporate and institutional clients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve building lasting relationships through collaborative efforts with Relationship Managers, providing expert guidance on market trends, and ensuring that every client interaction reflects the highest standards of service. You will actively contribute to cross-departmental initiatives that enhance transaction efficiency while maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks. Success in this role requires you to stay ahead of industry developments, deliver insightful market analysis, and consistently achieve sales targets. Your ability to connect with stakeholders both inside and outside the organisation will be crucial in driving business growth while upholding the bank’s reputation for excellence. Promote the bank’s suite of products and services, focusing on Foreign Exchange and Derivatives, to corporate and instituional clients by leveraging your market knowledge. Act as the primary day to day contact for internal stakeholders, coordinating activities to ensure seamless service delivery. Develop new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients through close collaboration with Relationship Managers. Deliver high-quality products and services tailored to client requirements, ensuring their expectations are consistently met or exceeded. Provide timely market updates and advice based on macroeconomic indicators, equipping clients with relevant information for informed decision-making. Support various departments within the bank by sharing market-related insights, product specifications, operational procedures, and responding to client demands. Ensure all marketing activities comply with external regulations as well as internal policies, procedures, and control frameworks. Strengthen sales performance by achieving assigned revenue targets and other key performance indicators related to both financial and non-financial metrics. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department and immediate areas of responsibility Work collaboratively across departments such as Operations to facilitate seamless transactions for clients, demonstrating effective stakeholder management internally and externally. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, products, laws, and regulations relevant to financial markets. Fulfil regulatory requirements related to licensing qualifications while performing ad-hoc tasks assigned by management. What you bring: To excel as a Foreign Exchange Sales Specialist, you bring proven experience navigating complex financial markets with deep industry knowledge —supported by a robust academic background in economics or business. Your track record demonstrates not only technical proficiency but also an empathetic approach when engaging with clients or collaborating across departments. You are recognised for your ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively while staying attuned to industry shifts. Your commitment to compliance ensures all activities align with regulatory standards. Accuracy in execution is paramount as you will be involved in complex transactions involving multiple stakeholders. By combining deep product knowledge with outstanding interpersonal skills, you create value for clients while contributing positively to the communal culture of the organization. Demonstrated experience in corporate & institutional FX sales, financial markets or a closely related client-facing role, ideally with exposure to derivatives Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business or a related field which has equipped you with foundational knowledge essential for success in this position. 6-10 years of hands-on experience working with FX and derivatives within the financial sector, showcasing your dependability and depth of understanding. Strong knowledge of FX products and hedging solutions. Broader rates or derivative experience will be well regarded. Exceptional interpersonal skills that enable you to build trust-based relationships with clients as well as collaborate effectively across teams. Strong stakeholder management abilities that allow you to maintain productive connections both internally within the bank and externally with clients. Comprehensive understanding of relevant laws, regulations, industry trends, and product specifications necessary for compliance and informed decision-making. Commitment to continuous learning demonstrated by maintaining current knowledge of evolving market conditions and regulatory requirements. Ability to deliver extraordinary service by being responsive, considerate, and attentive to client needs at every stage of engagement. Professionalism reflected in your respectful approach towards colleagues and stakeholders which fosters a nurturing workplace environment. Experience fulfilling regulatory requirements related to licensing qualifications within the banking sector. Maintaining high standards of accuracy in all aspects of product knowledge, execution, transaction processing and client management What sets this company apart: This global financial institution stands out for its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions that secure their future. The company invests heavily in training opportunities so you can continually expand your skillset while advancing your career. Supportive leadership encourages collaboration across departments—ensuring everyone shares knowledge freely—and promotes a nurturing environment where professional growth is celebrated. The organisation’s dedication to ethical practices means you can trust that your work contributes positively not only within the company but also throughout the wider community it serves. Here you’ll find yourself part of a dependable network that prioritises shared success over individual achievement. What's next: If you are ready to take your expertise in foreign exchange sales further within an inclusive team environment that values collaboration and professional development, this is your opportunity! Apply today by clicking on the link provided. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.