A well-established treasury and financial services business, operating in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, is seeking a Forex Trader to join its growing team. The organisation supports corporate clients with foreign exchange and risk management solutions, offering exposure to a wide range of currency products and banking counterparties.
Key Responsibilities
- Booking import and export foreign exchange trades for clients
- Booking options trades and forward exchange cover (FEC)
- Managing early utilisation, extensions, and cash flow implications
- Conducting ongoing market analysis
- Liaising with various banks on currencies and money market transactions
- Actioning and confirming forex deals at best available rates
- Timeous confirmation and management of FECs
- Preparing monthly mark-to-market (MTM) reports and rates for operational companies
- Compiling and issuing monthly treasury confirmations
Requirements- Relevant BCom degree (e.g. Finance, Economics, Investment Management, or similar)
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Experience or demonstrated potential in foreign exchange trading
- Exposure to FX products including spot, forwards, and options
- Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
- Ability to work accurately under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
- Confident communication skills for interaction with banks and internal stakeholders
Remuneration- FX Traders at junior, intermediate, and senior levels will be considered
- Salary will be aligned to skills, experience, and demonstrated capability
This role offers the opportunity to grow within a professional treasury environment while gaining broad exposure across FX products and client portfolios.
Desired Skills:
- fx
- forex
- trading
- treasury
- risk management
