About this role
Foreign Exchange Trader
Job Overview
Company: Stanbic Bank Ghana
Location: GH, Greater Accra Region, Accra, North Liberation Link 215
Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: GBP 1,200,000 - yearly
Job Ref ID: 80365697A-0001
Date Posted: 10/21/2026
Job Description
To trade Spot FX the assigned single product within the defined mandate to maximise trading book profit while adhering to defined risk levels, codes of conduct and statutory regulations.
Qualifications
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Type of Qualification: First Degree
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Field of Study: Any quantitative related field of study
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Experience Required
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Spot Foreign Exchange
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Global Markets Trading Market Making
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1-2 years
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Knowledge and application of the relevant Global Market trading systems required. Proficient understanding and application of appropriate market knowledge, norms and principles in complying to market rules and regulations.
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3-4 years
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Proficient knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability in trading global market product(s), preferably within Standard Bank. Requires an understanding of relevant currencies, trading limits, economic, regulatory and market drivers for a specific area of trading. Experience on the Standard Bank FX graduate programme strongly preferred.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Articulating Information
- Developing Expertise
- Documenting Facts
- Examining Information
- Exploring Possibilities
- Following Procedures
- Interacting with People
- Interpreting Data
- Producing Output
- Providing Insights
- Team Working
- Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
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Business Acumen (Audit)
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International Market Knowledge
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Market Analysis
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Product Knowledge (Trading, Transacting)
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Risk/ Reward Thinking
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Trade Execution
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Trade opportunity creation
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Additional Information
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Our Values
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We are deeply committed
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We are boldly pioneering
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We are trusted stewards
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We are guided by empathy
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We are unfailingly honorable
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.