FX Dealer

PATH LAW PTY LIMITED; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Path Migration and Employment Services is assisting a client in Sydney/Melbourne to recruit an experienced FX Dealer for a full-time, permanent role. You will quote, price, and execute spot, forward, swap and option trades, monitor markets, and manage intraday hedges and exposures.

You will build relationships with corporate and private clients, negotiate competitive pricing, and ensure accurate trade confirmation and settlement while complying with relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 5 years FX dealing experience; degree preferred.
• Experience with spot, forward and option products; pricing and settlement.
• Proficiency with dealing platforms and Excel required.
• Second language relevant to client base is a plus.
• Desirable RG 146 or ACI Dealing Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Quote, price and execute spot, forward, swap and option transactions.
• Monitor markets and communicate market views; manage intraday positions and hedges.
• Build client relationships and negotiate rates; ensure trade confirmation and settlement.

Skills

Finance/Economics/Commerce degree

FX trading experience

Strong numerical skills

Excellent communication skills

AML/CTF compliance knowledge

Dealing platforms knowledge

RG 146 / ACI Dealing Certificate

Second language ability

Bloomberg Terminal familiarity

Reuters/Refinitiv familiarity

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in finance/economics/commerce

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Reuters/Refinitiv

MS Excel

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Foreign Exchange (FX) Dealer – Full-time, Sydney NSW or Melbourne VIC Salary: $80,000 to $170,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on experience and qualifications

Path Migration and Employment Services is recruiting on behalf of our client. Our client has offices in Sydney and Melbourne. Our client provides FX dealing, cross-border payments and currency risk management services to corporate, SME and private clients across Australia and overseas, and is expanding its dealing desk.

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced FX Dealer to join its dealing desk on a full-time, permanent basis. The position is available in either Sydney or Melbourne, depending on the successful candidate's preference.

Key responsibilities

• Quote, price and execute spot, forward, swap and option transactions in major and emerging-market currencies for clients and the house book. Monitor currency markets, central bank announcements and economic data and communicate market views to clients and colleagues. Manage intraday positions and hedge exposures within approved risk and dealing limits.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate and private clients, including advising on hedging strategies and payment solutions. Negotiate rates with liquidity providers, banks and counterparties to secure competitive pricing. Ensure every trade is confirmed, settled and recorded accurately in the dealing and settlement systems.
• Comply with the Corporations Act, ASIC regulatory guides, AML/CTF obligations and the client's internal policies and procedures. Prepare daily position, P&L and exposure reports for management.

Skills and experience required

• Bachelor degree in finance, economics, commerce or a related field, or at least five years of relevant FX dealing experience in lieu of a degree. A minimum of two years of experience dealing in foreign exchange markets at a bank, broker, payments provider or corporate treasury. Demonstrated knowledge of spot, forward and option products, pricing and settlement.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to make quick, accurate decisions under pressure. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a client-focused approach. Working knowledge of AML/CTF, ASIC and AFSL compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with dealing platforms, Bloomberg or Reuters/Refinitiv terminals and Microsoft Excel. Desirable RG 146 compliance or an ACI Dealing Certificate.
• Experience with corporate hedging programs and structured FX products. Fluency in a second language relevant to the client's customer base.

Salary and benefits

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $170,000 per annum plus 12% superannuation. The offer within this range will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications, dealing experience and track record.