Trader, Forex, Global Markets

Kampala - Uganda

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

To trade the assigned product(s) within the defined mandate to maximise trading book profit while adhering to defined risk levels codes of conduct and statutory regulations.

Develop and maintain an understanding of client behaviours and respond to client needs either via sales teams or direct channels to provide quality (trading and product) market commentary and insights to the sales teams to inform a successful sales process and maintain high-quality client experiences.
Monitor collect and analyse historic current and expected market developments trends and performance to proactively translate these into appropriate trading positions (discretionary) and price making activity.
Determine consistent and competitive prices of a range of financial instruments and give and update quotes in line with market vision and trading strategy.
Develop a deeper understanding of risk drivers risk reporting and relevant frameworks in order to clear risk and start assisting with risk management responsibilities. Where required engage with major hedge providers within the market for effective and efficient execution of trades.
Manage the resulting trading market risk for the book within agreed desk trading limits.
Trade the assigned product(s) and manage the resulting trading risk (within agreed trading limits defined trading protocols guidelines and risk levels) to ensure maximum profitability of the assigned trading portfolio with guidance from Desk Head.

Qualifications :

A First Degree in Statistics Actuarial Science Accounting Analytics or a related field
5 7 years experience in a trading role within Global markets
Strong understanding of and experience in a specific area of trading including all relevant product / asset classes / financial instruments and a basic understanding of trading limits and price making
Relevant professional certifications e.g. CFA ACI Dealing Certificate
Proficiency with trading platforms e.g. Bloomberg Reuters and strong excel / analytical skills.

Additional Information :

Behavioural Competencies:

Articulating Information
Challenging Ideas
Developing Strategies
Directing People
Examining Information
Following Procedures

Technical Competencies:

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

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

To trade the assigned product(s) within the defined mandate to maximise trading book profit while adhering to defined risk levels codes of conduct and statutory regulations.Develop and maintain an understanding of client behaviours and respond to client needs either via sales teams or direct channel...

To trade the assigned product(s) within the defined mandate to maximise trading book profit while adhering to defined risk levels codes of conduct and statutory regulations.

Develop and maintain an understanding of client behaviours and respond to client needs either via sales teams or direct channels to provide quality (trading and product) market commentary and insights to the sales teams to inform a successful sales process and maintain high-quality client experiences.
Monitor collect and analyse historic current and expected market developments trends and performance to proactively translate these into appropriate trading positions (discretionary) and price making activity.
Determine consistent and competitive prices of a range of financial instruments and give and update quotes in line with market vision and trading strategy.
Develop a deeper understanding of risk drivers risk reporting and relevant frameworks in order to clear risk and start assisting with risk management responsibilities. Where required engage with major hedge providers within the market for effective and efficient execution of trades.
Manage the resulting trading market risk for the book within agreed desk trading limits.
Trade the assigned product(s) and manage the resulting trading risk (within agreed trading limits defined trading protocols guidelines and risk levels) to ensure maximum profitability of the assigned trading portfolio with guidance from Desk Head.

Qualifications :

A First Degree in Statistics Actuarial Science Accounting Analytics or a related field
5 7 years experience in a trading role within Global markets
Strong understanding of and experience in a specific area of trading including all relevant product / asset classes / financial instruments and a basic understanding of trading limits and price making
Relevant professional certifications e.g. CFA ACI Dealing Certificate
Proficiency with trading platforms e.g. Bloomberg Reuters and strong excel / analytical skills.

Additional Information :

Behavioural Competencies:

Articulating Information
Challenging Ideas
Developing Strategies
Directing People
Examining Information
Following Procedures

Technical Competencies:

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

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

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