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FX/ Fixed Income Trader
2025-04-02T07:31:48+00:00
Ecobank
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FULL_TIME
 
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Banking
Accounting & Finance
UGX
 
MONTH
2025-04-05T17:00:00+00:00
 
Zambia
8

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Actively trade in the Two-Way Quotes market daily within trading hours and pre-defined trading limits under the supervision of the Line Manager.
  • Manage the fixed income blotter effectively, ensuring reconciliation of securities positions and daily revenue figures.
  • Identify and exploit alternative trading revenue sources to help Ecobank Zambia maintain a strong market share in trading activities.
  • Drive trading activities to achieve defined financial targets.
  • Introduce new products and initiatives in the market aimed at improving overall profitability.

JOB CONTEXT

  • The role requires a customer-focused and network-oriented mindset, with the ability to address or escalate issues to Line Managers to ensure strong relationships and high service quality.
  • The incumbent is often required to provide reports and insights on the local Customer/Country Treasury business.
  • Responsible for taking trading risks within Group and Central Bank-sanctioned limits and guidelines.
  • Must be capable of analyzing market information and taking timely and appropriate actions to optimize trading profit opportunities.

Key Responsibilities Business Development & Implementation

  • Ensure Ecobank maintains an active and visible presence in the market.
  • Take adequate trading positions on Bonds within predetermined trading limits.
  • Collaborate closely with the sales desk to maximize opportunities in the fixed income market.
  • Execute trading strategies and position-taking to ensure profitability within acceptable risk, while contributing to the development of the fixed income market.
  • Maintain strong relationships with counterparties and regulatory authorities such as the Bank of Zambia (BoZ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Ministry of Finance.
  • Prepare monthly bond position reports for submission to regulatory authorities.
  • Cross-sell other Ecobank products to the Treasury customer base.
  • Accurately post all consummated transactions related to fixed income trading.
  • Conduct at least one marketing call per week.
  • Stay updated on changes in business and regulatory environments.
  • Comply with rules and regulations set by regulatory bodies, Ecobank’s internal controls, and the Dealer Code of Conduct.

PROCESS AND REPORTING

  • Prepare the fixed income blotter on a daily basis.
  • Submit the blotter error-free and on time to Troops, Audit, and the Control Group.
  • Collaborate with Treasury Operations to identify and resolve any discrepancies between the blotter and system-generated transactions.
  • Prepare accurate monthly bond position reports for regulatory returns.

JOB PROFILE Experience & Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of trading experience in FX and fixed income, with a strong trading track record.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Ideally, has completed formal trading training.

Skills, Capabilities & Personal Attributes

  • Customer-focused, results-driven, and exhibits leadership potential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in relevant languages.
  • Inclusive, adaptable, and sensitive to client culture.
  • Highly numerate with a good understanding of the financial markets.
  • Fully conversant with all operational aspects of the Treasury department.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to execute deals in a timely and error-free manner.
  • Proactive with strong relationship-building skills.
Ensure Ecobank maintains an active and visible presence in the market. Take adequate trading positions on Bonds within predetermined trading limits. Collaborate closely with the sales desk to maximize opportunities in the fixed income market. Execute trading strategies and position-taking to ensure profitability within acceptable risk, while contributing to the development of the fixed income market. Maintain strong relationships with counterparties and regulatory authorities such as the Bank of Zambia (BoZ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Ministry of Finance. Prepare monthly bond position reports for submission to regulatory authorities. Cross-sell other Ecobank products to the Treasury customer base. Accurately post all consummated transactions related to fixed income trading. Conduct at least one marketing call per week. Stay updated on changes in business and regulatory environments. Comply with rules and regulations set by regulatory bodies, Ecobank’s internal controls, and the Dealer Code of Conduct. PROCESS AND REPORTING Prepare the fixed income blotter on a daily basis. Submit the blotter error-free and on time to Troops, Audit, and the Control Group. Collaborate with Treasury Operations to identify and resolve any discrepancies between the blotter and system-generated transactions. Prepare accurate monthly bond position reports for regulatory returns.
Customer-focused, results-driven, and exhibits leadership potential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in relevant languages. Inclusive, adaptable, and sensitive to client culture. Highly numerate with a good understanding of the financial markets. Fully conversant with all operational aspects of the Treasury department. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to execute deals in a timely and error-free manner. Proactive with strong relationship-building skills.
2–5 years of trading experience in FX and fixed income, with a strong trading track record. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. Ideally, has completed formal trading training.
bachelor degree
24
JOB-67ece7e44825f

Vacancy title:
FX/ Fixed Income Trader

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Ecobank

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, April 5 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Actively trade in the Two-Way Quotes market daily within trading hours and pre-defined trading limits under the supervision of the Line Manager.
  • Manage the fixed income blotter effectively, ensuring reconciliation of securities positions and daily revenue figures.
  • Identify and exploit alternative trading revenue sources to help Ecobank Zambia maintain a strong market share in trading activities.
  • Drive trading activities to achieve defined financial targets.
  • Introduce new products and initiatives in the market aimed at improving overall profitability.

JOB CONTEXT

  • The role requires a customer-focused and network-oriented mindset, with the ability to address or escalate issues to Line Managers to ensure strong relationships and high service quality.
  • The incumbent is often required to provide reports and insights on the local Customer/Country Treasury business.
  • Responsible for taking trading risks within Group and Central Bank-sanctioned limits and guidelines.
  • Must be capable of analyzing market information and taking timely and appropriate actions to optimize trading profit opportunities.

Key Responsibilities Business Development & Implementation

  • Ensure Ecobank maintains an active and visible presence in the market.
  • Take adequate trading positions on Bonds within predetermined trading limits.
  • Collaborate closely with the sales desk to maximize opportunities in the fixed income market.
  • Execute trading strategies and position-taking to ensure profitability within acceptable risk, while contributing to the development of the fixed income market.
  • Maintain strong relationships with counterparties and regulatory authorities such as the Bank of Zambia (BoZ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Ministry of Finance.
  • Prepare monthly bond position reports for submission to regulatory authorities.
  • Cross-sell other Ecobank products to the Treasury customer base.
  • Accurately post all consummated transactions related to fixed income trading.
  • Conduct at least one marketing call per week.
  • Stay updated on changes in business and regulatory environments.
  • Comply with rules and regulations set by regulatory bodies, Ecobank’s internal controls, and the Dealer Code of Conduct.

PROCESS AND REPORTING

  • Prepare the fixed income blotter on a daily basis.
  • Submit the blotter error-free and on time to Troops, Audit, and the Control Group.
  • Collaborate with Treasury Operations to identify and resolve any discrepancies between the blotter and system-generated transactions.
  • Prepare accurate monthly bond position reports for regulatory returns.

JOB PROFILE Experience & Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of trading experience in FX and fixed income, with a strong trading track record.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Ideally, has completed formal trading training.

Skills, Capabilities & Personal Attributes

  • Customer-focused, results-driven, and exhibits leadership potential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in relevant languages.
  • Inclusive, adaptable, and sensitive to client culture.
  • Highly numerate with a good understanding of the financial markets.
  • Fully conversant with all operational aspects of the Treasury department.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to execute deals in a timely and error-free manner.
  • Proactive with strong relationship-building skills.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, April 5 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Posted: 02-04-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 02-04-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 02-04-2066
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