Market Analyst
Summary
Creates daily market updates, conducts public speaking, and trains teams/clients on financial market analysis for a multi-asset brokerage in Cape Town.
About us:
HFM is an internationally acclaimed multi-asset broker, delivering cutting-edge trading tools, platforms, and conditions to traders worldwide. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and excellence in the financial markets. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Market Analyst to join our team.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Write daily market updates to be distributed to Company clients via social media, industry portals and other distribution channels.
- Conduct public speaking at media interviews, conferences, seminars and web-based events.
- Train and support all relevant departments in Technical Analysis of the financial markets.
- Provide training and market insights to clients via various communication channels.
- Create Educational videos to be released on the company’s website.
- Delivered comprehensive market analysis to identify trends, forecast price movements, and guide clients towards profitable trading decisions at HFM.
- Provided impactful daily analysis for HFM clients, empowering them to seize opportunities and mitigate risks effectively
- Conducted trading webinars and seminars reaching hundreds of traders, fostering a deeper understanding of global financial markets, trading strategies and risk management techniques.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Represent HFN at trade shows, conferences and similar events.
- Carry out any further duties assigned by the line manager.
- Contribute to a positive and dynamic working environment.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in the FX/CFD industry is a must.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Strong technical analysis skills across multiple asset classes.
• Excellent writing skills – clear, concise, accurate, and engaging.
• Previous media experience (TV, podcasts, interviews, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Confident public speaker with a track record of delivering presentations to large or diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and handle multiple deliverables.
Benefits
• 22 days of Annual Leave (reaching up to 30 days per year based on years’ service)
• Birthdays are always a day off
• Referral Bonus – refer a candidate we would all enjoy to work with
• Participation in the Company’s Medical Scheme from day one