FX Trader

Role Responsibilities
As an FX trader you will maintain a profitable and sustainable customer portfolio by using your first-class relationship management skills. You will provide professional expertise in the areas of corporate foreign exchange to our corporate clients, while being responsible for customer retention, monitoring market information and applying your sales skills to develop and profitably grow our client base.

• Provide clients with market information and global economic news to help influence their cash flow, product pricing and profits.

• Process deals on our trading platform and respond to payment inquiries through multiple channels.

• Responsible for generating profit through buy and sell FX currencies with companies of the retail and financial sector, management own foreign exchange position and stablish growth strategy of Western Union's portfolio clients in Peru, in coordination with Commercial Executives.

• Responsible for closing our FX position statements with banks and investing the cash surpluses for the day in an optimal way.

• Responsible for operating in compliance with the company’s established market risk management and liquidity control guidelines.  

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related, and 3 or more years of experience in the Foreign Exchange industry within a sales-focused role. CFA certification is a plus.

• You will use your in-depth knowledge of FX markets and commercial awareness to build customer trust, loyalty and retention.

• Ability to understand market influences will enhance your excellent communication skills.

• You must be analytically minded and work effectively in a dynamic team environment.

• Active management of a client portfolio will be desirable.

• Intermediate/advanced English Level

• Proficiency in excel is a must.

Work Shift

Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life
insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Peru-specific benefits include:

• Comfortable facilities, lounge space, BBQ terrace, dining hall

• EAP - legal, psychological, and financial employee assistance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Cancer Insurance

Other Details

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

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