Foreign Exchange trader, Trading Desk

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THE POSITION
Reporting to the Head of FX trading, this position calls for proactive position taking on the spot, swap and forward books in order to generate income from FX Trading.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drive foreign currency trading in major currencies- proprietary trading.
• Drive Market making in USDKES and other currencies where applicable.
• Provide competitive quotes to the FX sales team and cover client flows
• Counter party Limit exposure management
• Ensure Technical analysis for profitable position taking.
• Relationship management with counter parties and regulators.
• Interpretation of market fundamentals for proper positioning of the spot, swaps and forward books.
• Gather market intelligence and offer advisory to the other desks on global and regional markets
• Positions and profit reconciliations in liaison with market risk, finance and back office departments.
• Liaise with other subsidiaries on maximization of group trading income

THE PERSON
• Bachelor’s Degree in any Business related field.
• Certified Foreign Exchange and Money Market Dealer (ACI).
• Master’s Degree in Business related field will be an added advantage.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a business related field or Mathematics.
• Possession of ACI dealing certification
• At least four (4) years of general banking experience of which two (2) years at Managerial position which should have been spent in busy dealing room.
• Good knowledge of risk management and its application to financial markets.
• Thorough Knowledge of the end-to-end processes of Treasury products and services.
• Experience in using FX trading platforms.
• Analytical skills and excellent flair for numbers.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent Team player

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by July 11, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: TREASURY 03/2014

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