Team Lead Foreign Exchange Job Listing at City National Bank in Los Angeles, CA (Job ID 12680)

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TEAM LEAD FOREIGN EXCHANGE

 

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The FX Sales Team Lead plays a critical role in driving the growth and success of our foreign exchange (FX) sales desk. This leadership role requires exceptional sales expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to build and develop a high-performing team. The Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing a group of FX sales advisors, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture, and ensuring the delivery of customized FX solutions to clients. This role demands strong leadership, coaching, and mentorship capabilities while maintaining deep client relationships and executing sales strategies to achieve business objectives. The Team Lead will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive revenue, optimize team performance, and ensure seamless end-to-end execution of FX solutions.

 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Lead and develop a team of FX sales advisors, setting clear performance expectations, providing coaching, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Drive revenue growth by overseeing the execution of FX solutions tailored to clients' unique needs, ensuring a seamless process from identifying opportunities to execution.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities by analyzing client foreign currency exposures, proposing risk mitigation strategies, and structuring FX transactions with precision and accountability.
• Directly manage, develop, and deepen engagement with select client coverage within the portfolio across middle market, commercial banking, and mid corporate clients as well as asset management and/or entertainment firms.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including trading, operations, compliance, and risk, to ensure successful execution of transactions and regulatory adherence.
• Act as a mentor and coach, ensuring team members develop their expertise in FX markets, pricing strategies, and risk management solutions.
• Promote a high-performance culture by recognizing top talent, fostering teamwork, and implementing best practices to enhance sales effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and risk management frameworks while maintaining operational excellence.
• Represent the FX sales team with professionalism, serving as a senior leader and trusted partner to clients and internal stakeholders

 

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree MBA and/or CFA preferred Or
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Foreign Exchange and/or Capital Markets sales and analysis.
• Minimum 8 years of experience using financial market-related software systems including the Bloomberg terminal and multi-dealer platforms.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in managing people and/or leading deal teams.

  Additional Qualifications

• Deep expertise in FX products, pricing, and hedging strategies, including an understanding of credit, risk management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing sales professionals.
• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to drive business growth while optimizing team performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to articulate complex FX strategies to clients and team members.
• A results-driven and proactive mindset, with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience covering middle market and corporate banking clients as well as more specialized clients like asset management firms and /or entertainment firms.
• Good understanding of ISDA/CSA, XVA, CVA and FVA.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Compensation Starting base salary: $141,830 - $263,408 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
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 including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

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ABOUT US Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.

Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.  

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