Financial Markets Strategist

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Financial Markets Strategist to join our team at Network Recruitment.

About the Role

This is a highly demanding yet rewarding position, requiring a skilled professional with extensive knowledge of financial markets and trading strategies. As a Financial Markets Strategist, you will be responsible for executing equity derivatives trades efficiently, managing risk exposure, and developing strategies to maximize profitability.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Trade Execution: Execute equity derivatives trades on various platforms, ensuring timely execution and minimizing potential losses.
  • Market Analysis: Analyze market trends, economic indicators, and company fundamentals to inform trading decisions and identify opportunities.
  • Risk Management: Monitor and manage risk exposure, implementing strategies to minimize losses and optimize returns.
  • Strategy Development: Design and refine trading strategies for equity derivatives, including options, futures, and other financial instruments.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with quantitative analysts, researchers, and fellow traders to share insights, develop strategies, and enhance trading performance.
  • Performance Reporting: Maintain accurate records of trading activities, performance metrics, and risk assessments, preparing regular reports for management.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Education: A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; a Master's degree or relevant certifications (CFA, CMT) are advantageous.
  • Experience: At least 3 years of experience in equity derivatives trading or a related field, with a proven track record of success.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in trading platforms and tools, strong analytical abilities to interpret complex financial data, and quick decision-making skills.
  • Market Knowledge: A deep understanding of equity derivatives, market dynamics, and trading strategies.
  • Risk Management: Expertise in assessing and mitigating risk, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is £80,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience. Our benefits package includes a competitive bonus scheme, comprehensive health insurance, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

About Us

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency, dedicated to providing expert staffing solutions to the actuarial and analytics sectors. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our clients and candidates, based on trust, expertise, and exceptional service.


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