FX Trader - Francophone
About the role
You will be a member of the BizDev & FX team at Zepz. The role holder will be responsible for developing and managing the firm's FX activities, opportunities and exposures in the Francophone West Africa region. The role will be split between trading & execution and business development.
As a member of our team, you will aim high, embrace challenges and always do what’s right; acting with integrity and building trust as you contribute to the company’s technical direction and long term decision making.
Reporting to head of FX, you will:
Build out and development of the Francophone Africa FX business
Accurate execution and confirmation of FX trades on behalf of WR including Francophone Africa currencies and G10 (spot, Forward & options). Handle other market currencies when called upon.
Maintain accurate records of panel quotes and seek deeper and better priced liquidity.
Working extensively with commercial, network & finance partners to drive existing and new business opportunities
Developing and maintaining relationships with banks and liquidity providers to ensure competitive FX pricing within the region, becoming the first point of contact in the region.
Travel as needed to develop ‘onshore’ commercial relationships
Develop the region to become a significant contributor to the Global Treasury P&L
Create & deliver FX content for commercial presentations
Build and document FX / commercial opportunities to senior management
Ensuring that FX / Treasury risks are managed effectively in the region
Maintaining a close relationship with Treasury through regular interactions to ensure seamless operational processing of FX deals
Following up with partners and liquidity providers on timely settlement of funds.
What we’re looking for from you
+3 years experience in FX or global financial markets businesses.
Strong business development & negotiation skills / experience
Strong understanding of African local FX markets, in particular BEACO, & regulatory environments / conventions especially in the Francophone region.
Understanding and or experience of cross border payments
Experience implementing and running risk management systems and techniques
Analytical and logical approach to problem solving.
Proven competitive drive to achieve results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English
Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
Ability to communicate complex information effectively
ACI Dealing certificate
FX Trader - Francophone
About the role
You will be a member of the BizDev & FX team at Zepz. The role holder will be responsible for developing and managing the firm's FX activities, opportunities and exposures in the Francophone West Africa region. The role will be split between trading & execution and business development.
As a member of our team, you will aim high, embrace challenges and always do what’s right; acting with integrity and building trust as you contribute to the company’s technical direction and long term decision making.
Reporting to head of FX, you will:
Build out and development of the Francophone Africa FX business
Accurate execution and confirmation of FX trades on behalf of WR including Francophone Africa currencies and G10 (spot, Forward & options). Handle other market currencies when called upon.
Maintain accurate records of panel quotes and seek deeper and better priced liquidity.
Working extensively with commercial, network & finance partners to drive existing and new business opportunities
Developing and maintaining relationships with banks and liquidity providers to ensure competitive FX pricing within the region, becoming the first point of contact in the region.
Travel as needed to develop ‘onshore’ commercial relationships
Develop the region to become a significant contributor to the Global Treasury P&L
Create & deliver FX content for commercial presentations
Build and document FX / commercial opportunities to senior management
Ensuring that FX / Treasury risks are managed effectively in the region
Maintaining a close relationship with Treasury through regular interactions to ensure seamless operational processing of FX deals
Following up with partners and liquidity providers on timely settlement of funds.
What we’re looking for from you
+3 years experience in FX or global financial markets businesses.
Strong business development & negotiation skills / experience
Strong understanding of African local FX markets, in particular BEACO, & regulatory environments / conventions especially in the Francophone region.
Understanding and or experience of cross border payments
Experience implementing and running risk management systems and techniques
Analytical and logical approach to problem solving.
Proven competitive drive to achieve results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English
Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
Ability to communicate complex information effectively
ACI Dealing certificate