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