Job Summary:

The Foreign Exchange Trader will oversee and complete foreign currency trades on foreign exchanges and in worldwide commodity markets.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May oversee colleagues work when tasks are related to currency exchanges.
• Assists with performance evaluations as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees and maintains the organizations foreign currency market position.
• Executes foreign currency transactions for clients.
• Establishes local exchange rates for retail customers based on market fluctuations; communicates rates to and directs other staff accordingly.
• Advises international clients on foreign markets and fluctuations.
• Maintains current knowledge and close following of major commodity markets including crude oil, petroleum and natural gas products, agricultural products, and precious metals.
• Recommends products based on international currency and commodity markets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of international markets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak at least one foreign language highly desired.
• Ability to travel internationally to increase knowledge of current global economic situations.
• Thorough understanding of trading software and brokerages.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Ability to study markets to identify patterns and indicators.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Economics or Finance required; Masters degree preferred.
• At least five years of experience as a licensed broker trading in international markets.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel extensively.