PORTFOLIO TRADER

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

F5425 EI PORT

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
The Investment Trader is responsible for executing buy and sell orders across multiple asset classes

POSITION INFO:

An established company within the financial sector is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Portfolio Trader to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong numerical skills and trading experience to grow their career within a reputable organisation. Your:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Investments, or related field (CFA or FRM advantageous).

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of trading experience within financial markets.

Knowledge:

Strong knowledge of equity markets, fixed income, FX, and derivatives.
FSCA regulatory knowledge and relevant trading licenses preferred.

will enable you to:

Responsibilities:

Work closely with portfolio managers and financial advisors to understand client mandates, ensuring trades align with each client’s investment objectives and restrictions.
Implement tactical asset allocation decisions and rebalancing activities as directed by the investment committee.
Execute trades across JSE and global markets in equities, bonds, currencies, commodities, and derivatives.
Monitor market trends, economic indicators, and news that impact investment portfolios.
Maintain and manage trading systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations (FSCA, JSE, SARB).
Work closely with portfolio managers, analysts, and risk teams to implement investment strategies.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly trading reports for management and clients.
Monitor liquidity, pricing, and settlement processes to minimize operational risk.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, banks, and counterparties.
Ensure adherence to internal risk limits, compliance standards, and investment mandates.
Provide input into investment strategy through market insights and trade ideas.
Advise and manage execution only clients for financial advisors
Advise clients on investment opportunities, portfolio strategies, and market trends.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring trust and confidence in financial advice.
Monitor client portfolios, provide performance updates, and recommend rebalancing when required.
Stay up to date with FSCA and JSE regulations, ensuring all client transactions are compliant.

Technology:

Advanced Excel skills
Above-average MS Powerpoint and Word skills
IRESS
FactSet
OPUS (DMA)

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