Forex (FX) Trader

About the position

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