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實中園地 The Newsletter of NEHS 110年第 26卷第 3期

How do you manage the risk?

Reporters:9A Mahilnan, 9B Shiue-
Lang,Maxwell,Angela

The financial market is a huge industry, and one of the
most important aspects is the concept of ¨risk management¨
- specifically in relation to foreign exchange rates. The
speaker, Sandy Wu, manager of ASUSTek, provides some
insight into the field of foreign exchange risk management.
As a Function Senior Manager of Risk Management,
specifically Foreign Exchange Risk Management.
Her main Duties and Tasks include, Hedge FX risk
management, spot trade, currency swap, and paying attention to changes in the sales forecast. “Hedge FX
risk management is a method used by companies to eliminate or "hedge" their foreign exchange risk resulting
from transactions in foreign currencies.” She also changes large amounts of currencies and pays attention
to changes in the sales forecast. Lastly, “Spot trades involve securities traded for immediate delivery in the
market on a specified date.”
You may think that analyzing economic data requires a strong basis in math. However, although you
need basic skills in math, Wu says that what a person working this job truly requires is a sensitivity to
numbers. Strong instinct is a skill that is required in order to become a good risk management employee.
Since you have to go through subtle changes in the world market in a short period of time, being sensitive to
market trends will allow you to make profitable decisions effectively and efficiently.
Wu also mentions that quick thinking and instant action is required for a job such as hers. Having a
calm but quick reaction towards changes in the market allows the company to keep loss as low as possible.
Clinging to false hope in hopeless situations will cause the company detrimental consequences. Also, market
changes are very unpredictable, so reacting quickly and calmly can also help the company minimize loss.
The financial market plays a significant role in foreign exchange risk management. According to
Wu, by playing with numbers, and understanding the daily market change, high school students can learn
exotic trading strategies to maximize their investment returns. Bachelor of Science degrees in mathematics,
accounting, physics, computer science, and even engineering are also useful, given the recent rise in
algorithmic trading. Lastly, degrees in economics or statistics can be vital for certain roles at hedge funds,
since hedging requires one to be well-versed in finance and economics.
CIatations- https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/foreignexchangerisk.asp
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/spottrade.asp

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