Foreign Exchange Tradernew

Job Description

To trade Spot FX the assigned single product within the defined mandate to maximise trading book profit while adhering to defined risk levels, codes of conduct and statutory regulations.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Any quantitative related field of study

Experience Required
Spot Foreign Exchange
Global Markets Trading Market Making
1-2 years
Knowledge and application of the relevant Global Market trading systems required. Proficient understanding and application of appropriate market knowledge, norms and principles in complying to market rules and regulations.

3-4 years
Proficient knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability in trading global market product(s), preferably within Standard Bank. Requires an understanding of relevant currencies, trading limits, economic, regulatory and market drivers for a specific area of trading. Experience on the Standard Bank FX graduate programme strongly preferred.

 

Behavioural Competencies:

 

• Articulating Information
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen (Audit)
• International Market Knowledge
• Market Analysis
• Product Knowledge (Trading, Transacting)
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Trade Execution
• Trade opportunity creation

Additional Information

Our Values

• We are deeply committed
• We are boldly pioneering
• We are trusted stewards
• We are guided by empathy
• We are unfailingly honorable