Head Trading Global Markets
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Job Description
The incumbent will be part of the leadership team within Global Markets responsible for trading foreign currencies money markets and fixed income. As a Head trading you will be responsible for managing currency exposure and executing trades to optimize financial performance as well as executing trades across fixed income securities managing portfolio risk and optimizing investment strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of global regional and local FX markets risk management and strategic hedging to support our multinational operations as well as a deep understanding of bond markets strong analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment.
The ideal candidate requires to have competency and experience in;
& Strategy:
- Execute spot forward and derivative FX trades to hedge corporate currency risks.
- Develop and implement trading strategies based on technical/fundamental analysis .
- Execute trades in government bonds corporate bonds and other fixed income instruments.
Management:
- Monitor and mitigate FX exposure using stoploss orders diversification and scenario analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal risk limits and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize returns while managing risk exposure.
Analysis:
- Track macroeconomic indicators geopolitical events and central bank policies impacting currency markets.
- Monitor market trends liquidity conditions and macroeconomic factors affecting fixed income markets.
- Generate reports for senior management on market trends and hedging performance.
Collaboration:
- Work with finance accounting and business units to align FX and FI strategies with operational needs.
- Liaise with external brokers liquidity providers and banking partners and market participants.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers research analysts and sales teams to align trading activities with investment objectives.
- Strong relationships across the industry and particular engaging with industry regulators including but not limited to BOT CMSA and MOF.
- Market development through thought leadership along with increasing breadth of Stanbic Banks product capabilities/risk management solutions.
5. Technology & Compliance:
- Utilize trading platforms (e.g. Bloomberg Refinitiv) and internal systems for trade booking.
- Adhere to company policies and global FX regulations.
Qualifications :
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors or Masters degree in finance Economics or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in FX and fixed income trading.
- Strong knowledge of fixed income markets trading platforms and techniques.
- Proficiency in Bloomberg Refinitiv or other trading/analytical tools.
- Excellent quantitative analytical and decisionmaking skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing market conditions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information :
Behavioural Competencies:
- Adopting Practical Approaches
- Articulating Information
- Checking Things
- Developing Expertise
- Embracing Change
- Examining Information
- Interpreting Data
- Managing Tasks
- Producing Output
- Showing Composure
- Taking Action
- Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
- Derivatives Dealing
- Hedging
- Market Analysis
- Structuring
- Technology Savvy
- Trade
- Trade opportunity creation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
