Head, Trading Global Markets
2025-04-11T13:16:44+00:00
Standard Bank
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FULL_TIME
Kinondoni
Dar es Salaam
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Tanzania
Finance
Accounting & Finance
2025-04-22T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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The incumbent will be part of the leadership team within Global Markets, responsible for trading foreign currencies, money markets and fixed income. As a Head trading, you will be responsible for managing currency exposure and executing trades to optimize financial performance as well as executing trades across fixed income securities, managing portfolio risk, and optimizing investment strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of global, regional and local FX markets, risk management, and strategic hedging to support our multinational operations as well as a deep understanding of bond markets, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate requires to have competency and experience in;
1.Trade Execution & Strategy:
- Execute spot, forward, and derivative FX trades to hedge corporate currency risks.
- Develop and implement trading strategies based on technical/fundamental analysis .
- Execute trades in government bonds, corporate bonds, and other fixed income instruments.
2.Risk Management:
- Monitor and mitigate FX exposure using stop-loss orders, diversification, and scenario analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal risk limits and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize returns while managing risk exposure.
3.Market Analysis:
- Track macroeconomic indicators, geopolitical events, and central bank policies impacting currency markets.
- Monitor market trends, liquidity conditions, and macroeconomic factors affecting fixed income markets.
- Generate reports for senior management on market trends and hedging performance.
4.Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work with finance, accounting, and business units to align FX and FI strategies with operational needs.
- Liaise with external brokers, liquidity providers, and banking partners and market participants.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers, research analysts, and sales teams to align trading activities with investment objectives.
- Strong relationships across the industry and particular engaging with industry regulators including but not limited to BOT, CMSA, and MOF.
- Market development through thought leadership along with increasing breadth of Stanbic Banks product capabilities/risk management solutions.
5. Technology & Compliance:
- Utilize trading platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and internal systems for trade booking.
- Adhere to company policies and global FX regulations.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in FX and fixed income trading.
- Strong knowledge of fixed income markets, trading platforms, and execution techniques.
- Proficiency in Bloomberg, Refinitiv or other trading/analytical tools.
- Excellent quantitative, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing market conditions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
- Adopting Practical Approaches
- Articulating Information
- Checking Things
- Developing Expertise
- Embracing Change
- Examining Information
- Interpreting Data
- Managing Tasks
- Producing Output
- Showing Composure
- Taking Action
- Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
- Derivatives Dealing
- Hedging
- Market Analysis
- Structuring
- Technology Savvy
- Trade Execution
- Trade opportunity creation
1.Trade Execution & Strategy: Execute spot, forward, and derivative FX trades to hedge corporate currency risks. Develop and implement trading strategies based on technical/fundamental analysis . Execute trades in government bonds, corporate bonds, and other fixed income instruments. 2.Risk Management: Monitor and mitigate FX exposure using stop-loss orders, diversification, and scenario analysis. Ensure compliance with internal risk limits and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize returns while managing risk exposure. 3.Market Analysis: Track macroeconomic indicators, geopolitical events, and central bank policies impacting currency markets. Monitor market trends, liquidity conditions, and macroeconomic factors affecting fixed income markets. Generate reports for senior management on market trends and hedging performance. 4.Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with finance, accounting, and business units to align FX and FI strategies with operational needs. Liaise with external brokers, liquidity providers, and banking partners and market participants. Collaborate with portfolio managers, research analysts, and sales teams to align trading activities with investment objectives. Strong relationships across the industry and particular engaging with industry regulators including but not limited to BOT, CMSA, and MOF. Market development through thought leadership along with increasing breadth of Stanbic Banks product capabilities/risk management solutions. 5. Technology & Compliance: Utilize trading platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and internal systems for trade booking. Adhere to company policies and global FX regulations.
Adopting Practical Approaches Articulating Information Checking Things Developing Expertise Embracing Change Examining Information Interpreting Data Managing Tasks Producing Output Showing Composure Taking Action Upholding Standards Technical Competencies: Derivatives Dealing Hedging Market Analysis Structuring Technology Savvy Trade Execution Trade opportunity creation
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, Economics, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in FX and fixed income trading. Strong knowledge of fixed income markets, trading platforms, and execution techniques. Proficiency in Bloomberg, Refinitiv or other trading/analytical tools. Excellent quantitative, analytical, and decision-making skills. Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing market conditions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Vacancy title:
Head, Trading Global Markets
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Finance, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Standard Bank
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 22 2025
Duty Station:
Kinondoni | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The incumbent will be part of the leadership team within Global Markets, responsible for trading foreign currencies, money markets and fixed income. As a Head trading, you will be responsible for managing currency exposure and executing trades to optimize financial performance as well as executing trades across fixed income securities, managing portfolio risk, and optimizing investment strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of global, regional and local FX markets, risk management, and strategic hedging to support our multinational operations as well as a deep understanding of bond markets, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate requires to have competency and experience in;
1.Trade Execution & Strategy:
- Execute spot, forward, and derivative FX trades to hedge corporate currency risks.
- Develop and implement trading strategies based on technical/fundamental analysis .
- Execute trades in government bonds, corporate bonds, and other fixed income instruments.
2.Risk Management:
- Monitor and mitigate FX exposure using stop-loss orders, diversification, and scenario analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal risk limits and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize returns while managing risk exposure.
3.Market Analysis:
- Track macroeconomic indicators, geopolitical events, and central bank policies impacting currency markets.
- Monitor market trends, liquidity conditions, and macroeconomic factors affecting fixed income markets.
- Generate reports for senior management on market trends and hedging performance.
4.Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work with finance, accounting, and business units to align FX and FI strategies with operational needs.
- Liaise with external brokers, liquidity providers, and banking partners and market participants.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers, research analysts, and sales teams to align trading activities with investment objectives.
- Strong relationships across the industry and particular engaging with industry regulators including but not limited to BOT, CMSA, and MOF.
- Market development through thought leadership along with increasing breadth of Stanbic Banks product capabilities/risk management solutions.
5. Technology & Compliance:
- Utilize trading platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and internal systems for trade booking.
- Adhere to company policies and global FX regulations.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in FX and fixed income trading.
- Strong knowledge of fixed income markets, trading platforms, and execution techniques.
- Proficiency in Bloomberg, Refinitiv or other trading/analytical tools.
- Excellent quantitative, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing market conditions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
Behavioral Competencies:
- Adopting Practical Approaches
- Articulating Information
- Checking Things
- Developing Expertise
- Embracing Change
- Examining Information
- Interpreting Data
- Managing Tasks
- Producing Output
- Showing Composure
- Taking Action
- Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
- Derivatives Dealing
- Hedging
- Market Analysis
- Structuring
- Technology Savvy
- Trade Execution
- Trade opportunity creation
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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