Our client is looking to hire a Market Trader who is sharp, agile, and street‑savvy, with the ability to execute trades across multiple asset classes. This role requires someone who can navigate the Zimbabwean financial landscape with precision, achieving best execution while identifying short‑term alpha opportunities that traditional models may overlook. The successful candidate will act as the firm’s eyes and ears on the ground, leveraging market intelligence, policy awareness, and strong relationships with brokers and custodians to deliver results. Ideal candidates will bring 3–7 years of experience in a high‑pressure trading environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute buy/sell orders for equities and money market instruments, minimizing slippage in low-liquidity environments.
- Source liquidity by networking with brokers and custodians, including off-market blocks.
- Manage trade settlements across multiple currencies (ZiG vs. USD), factoring in real-time exchange rate implications.
- Monitor local policy shifts and economic cycles to anticipate impacts on stock tickers before public dissemination.
- Provide daily “Flash Reports” on market sentiment, corporate actions, and emerging trends.
- Identify and exploit arbitrage opportunities, including dual-listing discrepancies between ZSE and VFEX.
Candidate Profile
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related quantitative/business discipline is essential.
- A Master’s degree (MBA, MSc in Finance, Economics, or Supply Chain/Investment Management) will be considered an added advantage.
- Professional certifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), or CIS (Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment) are highly desirable.
- Strong grounding in financial markets, investment analysis, and trading systems is required.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, STATA, E-Views) and exposure to ERP or trading platforms is advantageous.
- Continuous professional development in risk management, portfolio management, and securities trading is expected.