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Foreign Exchange Broker

Augment Jobs Los Angeles, CA

Job Description: Foreign Exchange Broker

Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Foreign Exchange (Forex) Broker to join our trading team. This role will involve facilitating currency transactions, executing trades on behalf of clients, and providing market insights and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of foreign exchange markets, excellent communication skills, and a track record of delivering exceptional client service.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Client Relationship Management:
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including institutional investors, corporations, and individual traders.
    • Understand clients' financial objectives, risk tolerance, and trading preferences to provide tailored trading solutions and strategies.
    • Execute trades on behalf of clients, ensuring timely and accurate execution of orders in the foreign exchange market.
  • Market Analysis and Trading Execution:
    • Monitor foreign exchange markets, economic indicators, and geopolitical events to assess market conditions and identify trading opportunities.
    • Conduct technical and fundamental analysis to formulate trading strategies and recommendations for clients.
    • Execute trades based on market analysis, client instructions, and risk management protocols to optimize trading outcomes.
  • Risk Management and Compliance:
    • Manage and mitigate trading risks, including market risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk.
    • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards in all trading activities.
    • Implement risk management strategies, stop-loss orders, and position limits to protect client investments and minimize potential losses.
  • Client Education and Support:
    • Educate clients on foreign exchange markets, trading strategies, risk management techniques, and market dynamics.
    • Provide timely market updates, research reports, and analysis to help clients make informed trading decisions.
    • Address client inquiries, resolve trading issues, and provide proactive support to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
  • Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
    • Track and analyze trading performance, including profitability, trading volumes, and client satisfaction metrics.
    • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on trading activities, performance metrics, and market trends for internal stakeholders and clients.
    • Collaborate with internal teams, including research analysts, compliance officers, and operations staff, to optimize trading operations and client service delivery.
Compensation: Compensation for a Foreign Exchange Broker typically includes a base salary ranging from $60,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and the size of the brokerage firm. Additional compensation may include performance-based bonuses, commissions, incentives based on trading volumes, health insurance, and retirement benefits.

Skills Required

  • Foreign Exchange Expertise: In-depth knowledge of foreign exchange markets, currency pairs, and trading strategies.
  • Trading Execution: Proven experience in executing trades efficiently and accurately in fast-paced market environments.
  • Market Analysis: Strong analytical skills to conduct technical and fundamental analysis and interpret market trends.
  • Risk Management: Ability to manage trading risks effectively and implement risk management strategies.
  • Client Management: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with clients and provide exceptional client service.
  • Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with trading platforms, order management systems, and financial software used in foreign exchange trading.

Education And Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Series 7, Series 63) and licenses required by regulatory authorities.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Foreign Exchange Broker or Trader in a brokerage firm or financial institution.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Finance and Sales
  • Industries

    Financial Services

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