Junior Analyst Trader

Paarl, South Africa | Posted on 07/29/2026

Our client is seeking a Junior Analyst Trader to join the Paarl, Western Cape Team

• Prepare and distribute daily and weekly market updates in a timely manner
• Analyze market, portfolio, and trading data, ensuring accuracy and reliability in all reporting
• Monitor market developments and identify potential trading opportunities, communicatingthese effectively to relevant stakeholders
• Executetrades accurately and in accordance with approved mandates and investmentstrategies
• Processtrade instructions efficiently and within agreed turnaround times
• Ensure fullcompliance with company policies, industry regulations, and internal controls
• Prepare andsubmit accurate trade, portfolio, and performance reports within required deadlines
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date trade records and supporting documentation
• Overseetrade settlement activities to ensure timely and accurate settlement of all transactions
• Investigate and resolve settlement discrepancies and exceptions within agreed service levels
• Perform regular reconciliations of trades, cash positions, and related accounts,addressing any variances promptly
• Respond toclient, bank, custodian, and internal stakeholder queries in a professional andtimely manner
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, counter parties, and internal teams
• Escalateoperational, trading, or settlement issues where necessary and proactively manage communication to minimize risk
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge through the completion of required training,certifications, and continuous learning initiatives
• Stay informed of financial products, market trends, and industry developments tosupport effective decision-making
• Contribute to team development by actively participating in knowledge-sharing, process improvement, and collaborative initiatives

• Grade
  12
• BComFinance / Economics preferred
• Basic understanding ofglobal and local financial markets, with emphasis on foreign exchange (FX),money markets, and related instruments
• Awareness of keymacroeconomic drivers (e.g., interest rates, inflation, GDP, balance of payments) and how they affect currencies and markets
• Trading Concepts –Foundational knowledge of order types, bid/ask spreads, market vs. limitorders, and trade settlement processes
• Awareness of regulatoryrequirements, anti-money laundering (AML) principles, and internal tradingpolicies
• Knowledge of Basiccalculations for exchange rates, spreads margins, and P&L
• Familiarity with Excel(pivot tables, formulas, charts) and exposure to Bloomberg/Reuters or similar platforms(advantageous)
• Knowledge of preparingstructured trade reports, reconciliations, and audit-compliant documentation
• Banking Processes –Understanding of cross-border payments, SWIFT messages, and settlementtimelines
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and basic understanding of trading/treasury management systems
• Regulatory Examinationfor Representatives (RE5) – FAIS Compliant