Sector: FX & Money Markets

Don’t expect Nordic jobs boom from Europe’s sovereign debt crisis

Europe’s sovereign debt crisis could yet prove a cloud with a silver lining for Nordic banks, as it may lead to increased activity within areas such as risk, cash management, fixed income and foreign exchange. The moot point, however, is whether such activity will in turn lead to more job opportunities, with both analysts and [...]

By Nic Paton, 21 January 2011 • 0 comments

Local knowledge key for ambitious fixed income professionals

There are signs a talent shortage is emerging for experienced Nordic FX and fixed income professionals, with a good knowledge of local or regional markets at a premium. Swedbank last month said it was hiring a new five-strong FX and fixed income team to operate out of Helsinki from September, serving the large corporates and [...]

By Nic Paton, 2 July 2010 • 0 comments

Nordic FX professionals are in short supply

Deutsche Bank is creating a satellite FX sales team in Stockholm dedicated to the Nordic region but, while international banks are increasingly eyeing up the Nordic FX market, a desperate shortage of local talent, plus residual post-recessionary caution could yet hamper further expansion in this area. Deutsche’s team will cater to institutional, sovereign, public sector, [...]

By Nic Paton, 8 April 2010 • 1 comment