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At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Job Description

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being. If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.

Join us as a Junior FX Trader!

As a Junior FX Trader, you will be responsible for trading currencies on behalf of institutional clients and BBH, to ensure optimal market pricing and minimal risk. In this role, you will monitor and analyze various factors to anticipate movements in the international currency markets.

This is a European overnight shift covering 12am-7am EST, with supporting Asian trading hours 4pm-12am EST occasionally.

Responsibilities include:

FX Trading

• Effectively manage risk in both spot and forward currency exposures in G-10 pairs.

• Execute and manage risk in both restricted and non-restricted emerging market currency pairs.

• Partner with FX Relationship Managers in the US and internationally to accept trade orders from clients.

• Conduct all trading within BBH policy and external market standards.

• Buy and sell currencies to profit from anticipated market movements, while keeping within authorized trading limits.

Pricing

• Quote currency prices, which are both beneficial to clients and profitable for BBH.

• Recommend local rates based on international bank rates, size of transaction, stability of market and available balances to fund client requirements.

• Negotiate the purchase and sale of foreign exchange drafts on the FX market and calculate US dollar equivalents.

Assessment and Analysis

• Monitor and analyze the currency market and economic data to anticipate market movements, minimize trade losses and secure the best pricing for clients.

• Review charts, reports and news items, to capture daily market movements.

• Consult with traders from previous shift for trading activity highlights.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or related discipline required

• Experience in the financial services industry, including foreign exchange

• Knowledge of the BBH business, practices and systems, a plus.

• Experience with international currency markets, including the impact of economic and political factors.

• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.

• Strong influencing, negotiation and relationship management skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to interact with all levels of management.

• Experience with standard desktop tools, including Microsoft Office.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $100,000 + annual target bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

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