Analyst I - Foreign Exchange Sales

City National Bank

Posted 3 days ago

Full Time

Los Angeles, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The FX Analyst supports Senior FX Advisors in managing portfolio clients, executing trades, and identifying new business opportunities. Key duties include generating reports, conducting market research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver FX solutions.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least one year of experience in financial analysis and the banking or financial services industry. You are proficient in Bloomberg and Microsoft Office Suite, possess a good understanding of FX products, and demonstrate strong communication and multitasking skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Bloomberg

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Foreign Exchange (FX)

Job Description

ANALYST I - FOREIGN EXCHANGE SALES
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?The FX Analyst plays a critical role in supporting all functions to drive success and growth of the Foreign Exchange (FX) Sales Desk. This role's primary function is to support Senior FX Advisors' efforts to manage portfolio clients, structure and execute trades and proactively seek new business opportunities through in-depth client discovery. Key responsibilities include report and presentation generation, market and client research, data mining and ad hoc projects. The FX Analyst will be expected to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery of FX solutions.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Provide support to Senior Advisors by preparing internal and external pitch and marketing materials
  • Proactively conduct data analysis, generate basic hedging solution ideas, and assist in all required tasks for business development and a seamless client experience
  • Quoting spot trades and conducting day-to-day trade execution and booking
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including trading, operations, compliance, and risk to ensure successful execution of transactions and regulatory adherence
  • Develop relationships and interface with various departments to ensure that client issues and concerns are addressed and efficiently resolved
  • Track and analyze key sales performance and other important metrics to help meet team goals
  • Stay informed on and be able to communicate key economic and geopolitical developments as they pertain to market sentiment and trends
  • Complete all special projects as requested by FX and Capital Markets senior leadership
  • Proactively identify opportunities to enhance, streamline and automate processes
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and risk management frameworks while maintaining operational excellence
  • Maintain current knowledge of all bank products and services, analyze customer needs and cross-sells products to fit those needs

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Required Qualifications*
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year financial analysis experience
  • Minimum 1 year banking or financial services industry experience
Additional Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Bloomberg, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Good understanding of fundamental FX products and financial market structure
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic, hands-on team
  • Ability to work and learn in a fast-paced environment while maintaining integrity, accountability, accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize effectively to balance daily tasks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills that translate into presenting complex concepts in an easy to understand format for audiences with varying levels of product knowledge
  • A results-driven and proactive mindset, with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?CompensationStarting base salary: $34.55 - $55.19 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and PerksAt 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
Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.
ABOUT USSince 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 EMPLOYMENTCity 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.

City National Bank

City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $93 billion in assets as of July 31, 2025. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami.* In addition, the company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $106 billion in client investment assets. City National is dedicated to strengthening communities, and in 2024 alone, the company made charitable contributions of nearly $10 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits that support the communities it serves. *City National Bank does business in Miami and the state of Florida as CN Bank.
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