Citi has strengthened its foreign exchange operations across Japan, JANA and Asia South with seven senior additions to its sales and trading teams, marking a renewed push to support growing client demand across the region.
The bank said the new hires, made since September, span both corporate and institutional FX sales as well as trading roles. The expansion underscores Citi’s strategy to reinforce its presence in key Asian markets where currency activity and cross border flows continue to rise.
In corporate FX sales, Manoj Goel has joined as Head of Corporate FX Sales for the Indian subcontinent, bringing more than 20 years of experience in markets and risk management. Citi has also added Cassalynne Lou to its Singapore based corporate sales team, where she will focus on deepening business with clients operating along the North Asia to Singapore corridor.
Citi has further bolstered its institutional FX coverage with three appointments. Yusuke Aita has come onboard as a Director in Tokyo, Renee Gao joins as a Director in Hong Kong, and Matthew Lim takes up a Vice President role in Singapore. All three bring significant experience from global financial institutions and will support institutional clients with FX advisory and execution.
The bank’s FX trading desk has also been reinforced with new hires aimed at supporting growth in G10 and regional currency trading. Citi said the additional talent will help expand its capabilities in both spot and options products.
According to the bank, the hiring round reflects its ongoing commitment to maintaining a strong leadership position in Asian FX markets and its focus on providing comprehensive solutions to corporate and institutional clients amid rising cross border activity.
Citi noted that demand for FX services across Asia remains robust, driven by trade flows, investment movements and heightened currency volatility, making team expansion a strategic priority for 2024 and beyond.
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