Market Analyst

HFM; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Birthdays off

Referral bonus

Company medical scheme

Job summary

HFM in Cape Town seeks a proactive Market Analyst to deliver daily market updates, train teams in technical analysis, and engage with clients via multiple channels. The role involves creating educational videos, hosting webinars, and expanding media relations to support trading decisions.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Economics or Finance, have FX/CFD experience, and demonstrate excellent writing, communication, and public speaking skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in FX/CFD industry is a must.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong technical analysis across multiple asset classes.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Media experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Write daily market updates for clients via social media and portals.
• Conduct public speaking at media interviews, conferences, and events.
• Train and support departments in technical analysis of markets.
• Provide training and market insights to clients via channels.
• Create educational videos for the company website.
• Deliver comprehensive market analysis to identify trends and forecast movements.
• Provide daily analysis to empower clients to seize opportunities and manage risks.
• Conduct trading webinars and seminars for hundreds of traders.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Represent HFM at trade shows and conferences.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the line manager.
• Contribute to a positive and dynamic working environment.

Skills

Technical analysis

Writing skills

Public speaking

Media experience

Interpersonal communication

English fluency

Time management under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or related field

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 23/07/2026

HFM is an internationally acclaimed multi-asset broker, delivering cutting-edge trading tools, platforms, and conditions to traders worldwide. We are committed to innovation, transparency, and excellence in the financial markets. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Market Analyst to join our team.

Duties and responsibilities

• Write daily market updates to be distributed to Company clients via social media, industry portals and other distribution channels.
  


• Conduct public speaking at media interviews, conferences, seminars and web-based events.
  


• Train and support all relevant departments in Technical Analysis of the financial markets.
  


• Provide training and market insights to clients via various communication channels.
  


• Create Educational videos to be released on the company’s website.
  


• Delivered comprehensive market analysis to identify trends, forecast price movements, and guide clients towards profitable trading decisions at HFM.
  


• Provided impactful daily analysis for HFM clients, empowering them to seize opportunities and mitigate risks effectively
  


• Conducted trading webinars and seminars reaching hundreds of traders, fostering a deeper understanding of global financial markets, trading strategies and risk management techniques.
  


• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
  


• Represent HFN at trade shows, conferences and similar events.
  


• Carry out any further duties assigned by the line manager.
  


• Contribute to a positive and dynamic working environment.
  

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.

Proven experience in the FX/CFD industry is a must.

Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).

Strong technical analysis skills across multiple asset classes.

Excellent writing skills – clear, concise, accurate, and engaging.

Previous media experience (TV, podcasts, interviews, etc.) is highly desirable.

Confident public speaker with a track record of delivering presentations to large or diverse audiences.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and handle multiple deliverables.

Benefits

• 22 days of Annual Leave (reaching up to 30 days per year based on years’ service)


• Birthdays are always a day off


• Referral Bonus – refer a candidate we would all enjoy to work with


• Participation in the Company’s Medical Scheme from day one