Foreign Exchange Trader

Plaude Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated FX Trader to join our Treasury team. The FX Trader will be responsible for managing the company’s foreign exchange trading activities, optimizing currency positions, and executing FX strategies to mitigate risks and maximize returns. This role involves monitoring market trends, executing trades, managing liquidity, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of FX markets, risk management, and be able to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:1. FX Trading and Execution:

• Execute spot, forward, swap, and options transactions in foreign exchange markets to meet the company’s strategic goals.
• Actively monitor FX market movements, analyze trends, and make informed decisions on trades in real time.
• Manage the company’s foreign currency exposure by optimizing positions and implementing hedging strategies to mitigate currency risk.
• Execute FX trades to support cross-border transactions, remittance services, and other international business operations.

2. Risk Management:

• Monitor and manage FX risk exposures by implementing effective hedging strategies.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of existing risk management strategies and optimize positions to ensure minimized exposure.
• Maintain updated knowledge of geopolitical, macroeconomic, and currency market conditions to adjust trading strategies as necessary.
• Ensure all trades comply with internal risk limits and regulatory requirements.

3. Market Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth market research, technical analysis, and financial modeling to identify profitable trading opportunities.
• Analyze market trends, economic indicators, central bank policies, and global events that could impact currency markets.
• Develop and maintain economic models and forecasts to assist in decision-making processes.
• Provide regular reports on market conditions, trading activity, and the company’s currency exposure to senior management.

4. Liquidity Management:

• Optimize liquidity to support the company’s FX trading activities and cross-border operations.
• Manage relationships with liquidity providers, brokers, and banks to ensure access to competitive pricing and efficient execution.
• Coordinate with the Treasury team to ensure efficient use of company funds across multiple currencies.

5. Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure that all FX trading activities are in full compliance with applicable regulatory standards, including anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
• Maintain accurate trade records, documentation, and reporting to meet internal and regulatory audit requirements.
• Report trading activities, profit and loss (P&L) performance, and risk exposure to senior management on a regular basis.

6. Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, brokers, and liquidity providers to ensure optimal execution of trades.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Treasury, Compliance, Finance) to align FX trading strategies with the company’s overall financial objectives.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Advanced degrees (MBA, CFA, or equivalent) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in FX trading or a similar role within a financial institution, treasury, or corporate environment.
• Proven track record of successful FX trading, risk management, and market analysis.
• Experience in trading various currency pairs, including major and emerging market currencies.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of FX trading platforms and tools (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, MetaTrader).
• Proficient in technical and fundamental analysis of FX markets.
• Advanced understanding of financial instruments, such as forwards, swaps, options, and spot transactions.
• Knowledge of liquidity management and cash flow optimization in a multi-currency environment.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to make quick decisions based on market data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong problem-solving abilities.

Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks governing FX trading, including AML/KYC regulations, as well as reporting and compliance requirements.
• Experience in preparing reports for management and ensuring accurate record-keeping for audits.

Key Competencies:

• Risk Management: Ability to manage and mitigate FX risks while ensuring compliance with internal risk limits and regulatory standards.
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the foreign exchange market, geopolitical events, economic indicators, and central bank policies.
• Execution and Performance: Strong performance record in executing trades, optimizing positions, and delivering results in line with the company’s financial objectives.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in using FX trading platforms and analytical tools to make informed decisions and optimize trading outcomes.
• Communication and Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and maintain strong relationships with external partners, such as banks and brokers.

Performance Metrics:

• Profitability of FX trades and overall portfolio performance.
• Effectiveness of risk management strategies in mitigating FX exposure.
• Compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Accuracy and timeliness of market analysis and trade reporting.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Exposure to global financial markets and the chance to contribute to the company’s growth in a fast-paced industry.