FX Trading Analyst

About the role

Choice Talents is recruiting a full-time FX Trading Analyst in Lagos. The role suits someone with a strong analytical mindset, good knowledge of financial markets and familiarity with foreign exchange risk, who enjoys performing well. Although described as a junior position, it offers high visibility, responsibility and room for growth.

Key responsibilities

• Buy and sell currencies to take advantage of anticipated market movements, based on identified FX gaps, in line with existing policies and within trading limits.
• Manage risk across currencies and currency pairs, including G10 and other emerging market currencies, for which quotes are provided.
• Maintain and improve relationships with partner FX institutions, accept trade orders and grow trade volumes and pricing.
• Review reports and stay up to date on financial, economic and political news.
• Liaise with relevant teams for prompt settlement of trades and carry out daily reconciliation of positions across all currencies held.
• Interact daily with the sales team and customers about order placement and execution, maintaining a high level of customer service.

Required profile

• HND or BSc degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics or a related field.
• 2+ years of work experience in similar roles.
• Experience in the financial services industry, preferably in a foreign exchange trading role.
• Strong quantitative and analytical aptitude, problem-solving, negotiation, interpersonal and relationship management skills, a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication.

Candidates apply by sending an application letter and CV to the employer's recruitment team, quoting the job title in the subject line; the closing date for applications is 30 April 2025.