FRM Sales & Trading Associate I

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As a Foreign Exchange Sales & Trading Associate I within the Financial Risk Management (FRM) Foreign Exchange Account Management team, you will play a key role in supporting client onboarding, FX trade execution, platform adoption, and ongoing account management activities for corporate clients. The ideal candidate will be based in our Chicago office during the first year before relocating to the Texas market.

Please see below for specific responsibilities and requirements for this role.

• Client Leadership & Trade Execution

  Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for assigned foreign exchange clients.

  Support FX trade execution activities, including spot, forward, and derivative transactions, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

  Coordinate client onboarding, documentation, credit, and operational workflows to facilitate timely implementation of FX products and services.

  Partner with FX Sales and Trading professionals to deliver market insights, risk management solutions, and an exceptional client experience.

• Strategic Market Analysis & Advisory

  Monitor foreign exchange market developments and assist in providing clients with relevant market commentary and risk management perspectives.

  Prepare client-facing materials, including market updates, pricing analyses, hedge strategy comparisons, and exposure-related presentations.

  Support scenario analysis and valuation discussions to help clients evaluate foreign exchange and interest rate risk management opportunities.

  Identify trends, workflow enhancements, and client opportunities through data analysis and market observations.

• Business Development & Revenue Growth

  Collaborate with Relationship Managers, Treasury Management, Capital Markets, Credit, and Operations partners to identify opportunities for expanded client engagement.

  Support cross-sell initiatives across Foreign Exchange, Interest Rate Risk Management, and Commodity Risk Management solutions where appropriate.

  Drive utilization of Fifth Third's FX trading and payment platforms through client education, training, and proactive outreach.

  Partner with senior sales professionals to prepare client proposals, opportunity assessments, and strategic account plans.

• Leadership & Organizational Impact

  Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance scalability, operational efficiency, and client experience.

  Support the development of best practices, training resources, and knowledge sharing across the FX team.

  Build strong working relationships across Capital Markets, Operations, Documentation, Credit, and Technology teams.

  Participate in strategic initiatives, client migration efforts, and platform enhancement projects that support business growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial services, preferably in Sales & Trading or Capital Markets.
• Working knowledge of foreign exchange products and markets; familiarity with interest rate and commodity risk management products preferred.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver strategic solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

• Strong interpersonal, client service, and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders by phone, email, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret market information, identify client needs, and support risk management discussions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other business productivity tools. (Bloomberg experience a plus)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-mot…