Foreign Exchange Trading Analyst

First National Bank; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First National Bank is seeking a Foreign Exchange Trading Analyst to support the FX Trading Desk, analyze markets and drive client relationships with FX products and risk management solutions.

You will learn the FX platform, process transactions end-to-end, monitor nostros and assist in publishing market insights for clients and internal partners.

Qualifications

• BA or BS required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist trading desk with customer FX transactions and learning the FX platform.
• Book and process customer and bank transactions from start to finish; monitor nostros balances.
• Identify research-driven trading ideas and market opportunities to drive business.
• Liaise with banks and liquidity providers for competitive pricing and timely market insights.
• Onboard new relationships in line with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Support post-trade issues with finance, audit, back office and platform vendor.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Detail oriented

PC skills

MS Office

FX systems

Education

BA or BS

Tools

Thompson Reuters

Bloomberg

360T

FX All

Job description

Primary Office Location: 626 Washington Place. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15219.

Join our team. Make a difference - for us and for your future.

Position Title: Foreign Exchange Trading Analyst

Business Unit: Commercial Banking

Reports to: Managing Director of International Banking

Position Overview:

The position is primarily responsible for supporting the FX Trading Desk in its mission to manage risk and grow fee income for the Bank and its customers. The incumbent will be responsible for FX market analysis and research with the overall goal of meeting the risk profile, fee income and profitability of the department and the Bank. He/she must learn the FX platform to drive client relationships through the sale of foreign exchange products and risk management solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist the line of business (particularly the trading desk) with customer's FX transactions. Learn and demonstrate thorough understanding of theForeign Exchange systems by booking and processing customer and bank's transaction from start to finish. Monitor nostros balances and help manage Bank and client FX positions.

Help identify research-driven trading ideas and market opportunities to drive business. Liaises and interacts with correspondent banks/liquidity providers to facilitate transactions and provide competitive pricing for clients. Assist with timely research and regular publication of market insights/updates for clients and internal business partners.

Onboard new relationships consistent with Bank policy and regulatory requirements. Manage and test all new enhancements to the FX platform.

Work with Finance, Internal Audit, Back Office and FX platform vendor to address any post-trade/system issues. Support International Banking Services short and long term goals and plans. Conduct periodic FX portfolio reviews, creates target client lists and provides RMs and Regional Market Presidents with complete and accurate client P/L information.

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by F.N.B. Corporation's risk management program.

F.N.B. Corporation is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines. Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.

Minimum Level of Education Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

BA or BS

Minimum # of Years of Job Related Experience Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

0

Skills Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills

Excellent project management skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to use a personal computer and job-related software

Excellent management skills

Expert experience in all MS Office products.

Relevant work experience required.

Experience with FX systems (Thompson Reuters, Bloomberg, 360T, FX All, etc.) is preferred.

Licensures/Certifications Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

N/A

Physical Requirements or Work Conditions Beyond Traditional Office Work:

Frequent driving (car, van, truck)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

It is the policy of F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) and its affiliates not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law. It is also the policy of FNB and its affiliates to employ and advance in employment all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. FNB provides all applicants and employees a discrimination and harassment free workplace.

FNB will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position; only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.