FX Trading Analyst

Location: Lagos state

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

The role requires someone with a strong analytical mindset, a good knowledge of the financial market, familiarity with foreign exchange risk and a drive to perform.

It entails providing engaging clients and other partner FX institutions to execute trades.

While a junior role, it’s one with high visibility, responsibility, and opportunity for growth for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Buy and sell currencies to leverage on the opportunities presented by anticipated market movements, based on identified FX gaps, in line with existing policies and without breaching stipulated trading limits. 

Manage risk across the various currencies/currency pairs, including G10 and other emerging market currencies, for which quotes are provided. 

Maintain and improve established and new relationships with partner FX institutions, accept trade orders, and grow trade volumes pricing.

Review reports and stay updated on relevant financial, economic and political news item 

Liaise with relevant teams for prompt settlement of trades executed and conduct daily reconciliation of position across all currencies held.

Daily interaction with the sales team and customers regarding order placement and execution

Maintains an excellent level of customer service with clients both internal and external.

Qualifications

HND / BSc degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics or related fields

2+ years of work experience in similar roles.

Experience in the financial services industry preferably in a foreign exchange trading role

Strong quantitative and analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Strong negotiation, interpersonal and relationship management skills.

Strong sense of urgency

Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to detail

Experience with standard productivity tools, including microsoft office & G-suite

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Application Closing Date

30th April, 2025.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and CV to: jobs@choicetalents.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.