Junior Trader, Asia FX Desk (New York)

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Location: New York
Desk: Asia FX Trading

Role Overview

We are seeking a Junior Trader to join the Asia FX Desk in New York. The role offers direct exposure to Asia FX markets and requires strong understanding of short-term interest rate dynamics, as well as the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day trading activities on the Asia FX desk
• Monitor market developments across Asia FX and short-term rates
• Assist in risk management, position monitoring, and P&L tracking
• Work closely with senior traders to execute strategies and manage franchise relationships
• Contribute to market colour, trade ideas, and desk communication across time zones

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of short-term interest rates and their impact on FX markets
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience (trading, structuring, or markets-related role)
• Solid understanding of Asia macro and FX market microstructure
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a real-time trading environment

Preferred Attributes

• Franchise-friendly mindset with strong client awareness
• Proven team player with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working across regions and time zones

Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$130,000.00 - $175,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: BankOfAmerica-JR-26011545

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-26T19:33:38