Trader / Dealer

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

Join to apply for the Trader / Dealer role at Merchant West Investments Description We are seeking a Trader / Dealer to execute and manage trades across local and global markets, including equities, fixed income, FX, money market instruments, derivatives, and unit trusts.

This role covers end-to-end trade execution, compliance monitoring, broker relationship management, and cash flow oversight to ensure seamless portfolio implementation and alignment with regulatory requirements.

With exposure to a broad range of asset classes and international markets, this opportunity offers scope for leadership in managing broker relationships and contributing to investment and operational projects.

It's an exciting role for someone passionate about financial markets, who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and enjoys collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities Execute trades across local and global markets including equities, fixed income, FX, money market instruments, derivatives and unit trust funds Determine and implement appropriate trading tactics 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 exposures and address breaches or exceptions proactively Monitor and report on liquidity risks and exposures Manage and maintain broker relationships Oversee trade allocation process and ensure fair allocation in line with internal targets Monitor fund cash positions and prevent overdraft positions by following standing instructions Prepare monthly and ad-hoc reports Assist with and lead selected investment and operational projects Provide input into various investment matters

Qualifications Minimum BCom Degree Experience Minimum 1–2 years' work experience, with at least 1 year in trading / dealing (or similar roles) Skills Keen interest in financial markets and listed securities Problem solving & analytical mindset Excellent planning and organising skills

Benefits Tailored Staff Financial Wellness Offering Employee Wellness Provider Professional Development Opportunities Rich Organisational Culture Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Investment Management #J-