Global Markets Trader: End-to-End Trading & Compliance

Merchant West Investments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Trader / Dealer to execute and manage trades across local and global markets. The ideal candidate will hold a BCom degree and have 1-2 years of experience in trading or related roles. Responsibilities include trade execution, compliance monitoring, and managing broker relationships. This full-time role offers professional development opportunities and a rich organisational culture.

Benefits

Tailored Staff Financial Wellness Offering

Employee Wellness Provider

Professional Development Opportunities

Rich Organisational Culture

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' work experience, with at least 1 year in trading / dealing (or similar roles).

Responsibilities

• Execute trades across local and global markets.
• Determine and implement appropriate trading tactics.
• Perform trade booking, reconciliation and cash flow processing.
• Liaise with portfolio managers, brokers, custodians.
• Ensure pre- and post-trade compliance.
• Monitor exposures and address breaches proactively.
• Manage and maintain broker relationships.
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc reports.

Skills

Keen interest in financial markets and listed securities

Problem solving & analytical mindset

Excellent planning and organising skills

Education

Minimum BCom Degree

Job description

A financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Trader / Dealer to execute and manage trades across local and global markets. The ideal candidate will hold a BCom degree and have 1-2 years of experience in trading or related roles. Responsibilities include trade execution, compliance monitoring, and managing broker relationships. This full-time role offers professional development opportunities and a rich organisational culture.