Senior Global FX Risk Manager

Maintain and oversee all FX Middle Office functions for the Global FX Solutions department, ensuring strong control frameworks, operational integrity, and readiness for multiple annual internal and external audits and regulatory reviews.Oversee daytoday operational support for FX activities, including trade processing, lifecycle events, certifications, client service issues, and escalation of material operational or control risks.Monitor FX trade lifecycle events, market and counterparty exposures, margin requirements, collateral movements, and limit utilization, escalating issues as appropriate.Support daily FX position, valuation, and P&L reporting, including reconciliation with Front Office, review and challenge of unexplained P&L, and support of valuation adjustments and reserves.Identify, assess, and escalate operational, market, and valuation risks, acting as a firstline risk owner and contributing to the development and monitoring of FX KPIs, KRIs, and control metrics.Drive continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual processing, enhance automation, and improve control effectiveness.Collaborate on regulatory and compliance initiatives and reporting requirements (including MiFID II, EMIR, DoddFrank, and UMR), ensuring timely, accurate submissions and adherence to evolving regulatory standards.Act as a key liaison with Front Office, Back Office, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Internal Audit, and Technology teams to resolve FX trade, valuation, and controlrelated issues.Perform and oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly reconciliations between Front Office and Back Office systems, investigating and resolving breaks with internal stakeholders or external counterparties.Ensure compliance with all bank policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements, including BSA, KYC, CRA, Fair Lending, Code of Conduct, and new product approval processes.Conduct and manage Quality Assurance (QA) exams, own the QA framework, track findings, and ensure timely remediation and closure of issues.Produce management information, business insights, and ad hoc analysis to support FX risk oversight, senior management reporting, and strategic decisionmaking.Support and lead automation initiatives, system enhancements, and process reengineering efforts in partnership with Technology and Operations teams.Participate in system upgrades, platform migrations, UAT testing, and new product or market rollouts, ensuring robust middleoffice controls and postimplementation validation.Perform additional projects and initiatives as assigned, including support for strategic change programs, regulatory remediation, and business growth initiatives.Job Qualifications/RequirementsEducation/CredentialsBachelor’s or master’s degree in related field, such as finance, business management, economics, and statistics.Prior Experience7-10 year banking or financial services industry experienceSkillsStrong understanding of financial market dynamics and FX market structureProficient in FX products and instruments, including FX wire, spot, forwards, swaps, and NDFsDeep knowledge of the FX trade lifecycle and regulatory environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsWell-organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectivelyFamiliar with trading and data platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and single-dealer platformsAdvanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with macros/VBA is a plusProfessional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, or relevant operations credentials) are a plusThe salary range for this full-time position is $130,000.00 annually - $170,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits Salary ranges are determined based on qualifications, level, and location. Exact compensation may vary based on your skills and experience.Bank of Hope is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.Job SummaryRequisition Number: SENIO006970Job Category: Global FXSchedule: Full-Time