Foreign Exchange Trader

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.
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

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No