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Qualification: CA FreshersPosition: Forex Trade AssistantReports to: Forex HeadBase location: Bangalore, IndiaJob Description:Forex Trade Assistant is required to work on mainly Forex Hedging related activities and is a part of Global Forex desk of ETG. This role requires close working with the all Treasury teams, Country Finance Controllers spread across various geographies. The profile requires sound knowledge of Financial Markets, ability to execute trades at best available prices, information about markets movements and ability to take FX covers sometimes in highly volatile environmentThe ideal candidate should have prior exposure to markets in terms of dealing in various currencies and commodities, ability to identify FX exposure from different components and take prompt action. The candidate need to have good understanding of Marco economic factors like GDP, Interest rate movement, Inflation, Current Account flows and how these factors affect Currencies, Equities commodities markets. He needs to keep himself abreast with latest global developments by reading various research reports published by banks.The candidate is required to develop robust mid-office and back-office reporting sheets for all FX transactions. He/She should provide timeline reports to various internal stakeholders such as Risk, Commodity desks and Finance teams.Primary responsibilities:DAILYTracking Forex exposure from countries/ERP/TreasuryArriving at hedge-able versus non-hedge able exposure.Discuss with Trader/Country F.C. to arrive at net amount and tenor for FX coversChecking rates with banks, negotiating hard for competitive pricing and then close at the best price availableDeal on Online Trading platforms, wherever possibleUpdating Outstanding hedges file on Real time basisSee if any hedge is maturing. Discuss with stake holders on delivery/Cancellation/Roll-over of the hedgePrepare and circulate summary report of all deals concluded during the dayWEEKLYWeekly exposure tracking country-wise from Risk packsAll hedges taken versus exposure check – every FridayMONTHLYMonthly exposure tracking from country MMRsGetting MTM reports from banks for open hedgesPrepare MIS reports for managementEducation qualification and desired experience:Probationary Officer Bank / CACA QualifiedSkills required:Fundamental and Technical knowledge about Currency marketManaging foreign currency exposure risks of the bank/corporateImplementation of Risk management policies for foreign exchange related risksKnowledge and understanding of International Foreign Exchange marketKnowledge of Exposure Tracking and maintaining prescribed hedge ratio as per Fx policiesKnowledge about FX instruments like Spot, Forwards, Options, Swap and their pricingIn-depth knowledge about Macro economic factors like GDP, Inflation, Capital flows, Unemployment rate, Forex Reserves etc.Negotiation Skills for improved rates from banksAbility to use Reuters/Bloomberg/Ticker and Online Trading platformsBehavioural competencies:Strong analytical and rational skillsPositive attitude and ability to understand complex transactionsQuick learner and able to grasp business knowledgeGood communication skills and a team playerTravel:Only at initial stage, later infrequentlyCompensation:Competitive (depending on the level of experience)About the Company:Export Trading Group is the largest agricultural-commodity supply chain company in Africa. The Company originates (buys) crops at farm gate “up country” in 25 African countries, aggregates and processes them in a network of proprietary facilities, and exports them internationally. Using this infrastructure in reverse, the Company imports fertilizer and rice, breaks bulk and processes them, and distributes them to smallholders.