Global Markets Trader & Junior Investment Analyst

Merchant West; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchant West is seeking a Trader/Dealer and junior investment analyst to execute and manage trades across local and global markets, including equities, fixed income, FX, money market instruments, derivatives, and unit trusts. You will be responsible for end-to-end trade execution, monitoring compliance, and maintaining broker relationships.

The role offers exposure to international markets and opportunities to grow alongside the investment team, taking on increasing investment analysis and

Qualifications

• Minimum BCom Degree with aspirations to complete CFA or CAIA.
• 1–2 years’ work experience, with at least 1 year in the investment industry.
• Trading or dealing experience (or similar roles) preferable.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades across local and global markets, including equities, fixed income, FX, money market instruments, derivatives, and unit trusts.
• Perform trade booking, reconciliation, and cash flow processing to ensure settlement across markets.
• Liaise with portfolio managers, brokers, custodians, and administration teams to ensure smooth trade and portfolio implementation.
• Ensure pre- and post-trade compliance with regulatory, client, and internal risk limits.
• Monitor and report on liquidity risks and exposures.
• Manage and maintain broker relationships.
• Monitor fund cash positions and prevent overdraft positions by following standing instructions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports.
• Assist with and conduct investment analysis and reporting.
• Provide input into various investment matters and decisions.

Skills

Keen interest in financial markets

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Experience with trading systems

Education

BCom Degree

Aspirations to CFA/CAIA

Tools

Bloomberg

LSEG

IRESS

NX Manager

Job description

Merchant West is seeking a Trader/Dealer and junior investment analyst to execute and manage trades across local and global markets, including equities, fixed income, FX, money market instruments, derivatives, and unit trusts. You will be responsible for end-to-end trade execution, monitoring compliance, and maintaining broker relationships.

The role offers exposure to international markets and opportunities to grow alongside the investment team, taking on increasing investment analysis and