Junior Analyst Trader

• Prepare and
  distribute daily and weekly market updates in a timely manner
  
• Analyze
  market, portfolio, and trading data, ensuring accuracy and reliability in all
  reporting
  
• Monitor
  market developments and identify potential trading opportunities, communicating
  these effectively to relevant stakeholders
  
• Execute
  trades accurately and in accordance with approved mandates and investment
  strategies
  
• Process
  trade instructions efficiently and within agreed turnaround times
  
• Ensure full
  compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and internal controls
  
• Prepare and
  submit accurate trade, portfolio, and performance reports within required
  deadlines
  
• Maintain
  complete, accurate, and up-to-date trade records and supporting documentation
  
• Oversee
  trade settlement activities to ensure timely and accurate settlement of all
  transactions
  
• Investigate
  and resolve settlement discrepancies and exceptions within agreed service
  levels
  
• Perform
  regular reconciliations of trades, cash positions, and related accounts,
  addressing any variances promptly
  
• Respond to
  client, bank, custodian, and internal stakeholder queries in a professional and
  timely manner
  
• Build and
  maintain effective working relationships with clients, counterparties, and
  internal teams
  
• Escalate
  operational, trading, or settlement issues where necessary and proactively
  manage communication to minimize risk
  
• Maintain
  and enhance professional knowledge through the completion of required training,
  certifications, and continuous learning initiatives
  
• Stay
  informed of financial products, market trends, and industry developments to
  support effective decision-making
  
• Contribute
  to team development by actively participating in knowledge-sharing, process
  improvement, and collaborative initiatives
  

Requirements

• Grade
  12
  
• BCom
  Finance / Economics preferred
  
• Experience
  in banking, treasury, dealing desk, or foreign exchange operations
  
• Basic understanding of
  global and local financial markets, with emphasis on foreign exchange (FX),
  money markets, and related instruments
  
• Awareness of key
  macroeconomic drivers (e.g., interest rates, inflation, GDP, balance of
  payments) and how they affect currencies and markets
  
• Trading Concepts –
  Foundational knowledge of order types, bid/ask spreads, market vs. limit
  orders, and trade settlement processes
  
• Awareness of regulatory
  requirements, anti-money laundering (AML) principles, and internal trading
  policies
  
• Knowledge of Basic
  calculations for exchange rates, spreads margins, and P&L
  
• Familiarity with Excel
  (pivot tables, formulas, charts) and exposure to Bloomberg/Reuters or similar platforms
  (advantageous)
  
• Knowledge of preparing
  structured trade reports, reconciliations, and audit-compliant documentation
  
• Banking Processes –
  Understanding of cross-border payments, SWIFT messages, and settlement
  timelines
  
• Proficiency in MS Office
  Suite and basic understanding of trading/treasury management systems
  
• Regulatory Examination
  for Representatives (RE5) – FAIS Compliant