Broker

Tradition is the interdealer broking arm of Compagnie Financière Tradition and one of the world's largest interdealer brokers in over-the-counter financial and commodity related products. CFT is represented in over 28 countries, employing over 2,500 people.

Tradition’s goal is to provide superior client services. It believes its business success is a direct reflection of its employees and recruits. As such, teamwork, creativity, reliability and integrity are components of a work ethic taken very seriously since the company was founded in 1959.

Tradition is currently seeking to appoint a Broker for our FX Swaps product on our Emerging Markets Desk based within our London office.

Main responsibilities within the Broker position include:

Working with international and local banks on African/Middle East markets. Main products – FX Fixed Income, NDFs.

• Trade input in RTNS, working out rates and brokerage for both
• Matching trades at the end of the business day
• Producing date sheets for the fixing and value dates of trades
• Liaising with clients including outside of working hours
• Liaising with the middle and back office to follow up any issues regarding trades
• Checking banks credit for trades
• Updating screens on all platforms
• Ensuring all trades are recorded and inputted accurately
• Liaising with other global offices (London, Dubai)
• Ensuring that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility
• Being aware of and compliant with operational risk requirements (e.g. cultural behaviour, security policies & regulatory requirements)
• Completing any mandatory training by the required deadlines
• Any other duties as required

Key skills, experience and competencies required in this role:

• Previous broking experience within any product
• Well-disciplined and committed
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work and problem solve in a highly pressured and fast paced environment.
• The use of mental arithmetic skills in a fast working environment.
• Reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong prioritisation & organisation skills
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills
• Sales skills and ability to generate revenue
• Hard-working and proactive attitude
• Ability to work well within team
• Previous knowledge / experience of Bloomberg / Reuters
• Highly motivated

Tradition do not accept agency CV’s. Please do not forward CV’s to our employees or Talent team. Tradition are not accountable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. The Talent team will reach out to trusted agents when required.

Please note, due to the large volume of applications for this position, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful.

Tradition welcome all suitable applications and are an equal opportunity employer who value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and merit.

By applying for this role, you agree that we may retain your details on our system for a period of 6 months and may contact you for any future vacancies that may arise within the Tradition Group.