Treasury Trader - Sydney
The Treasury Trader (aka Senior Treasury Analyst) assists with management of the Company’s day-to-day currency positions arising from its money transfer and business payments products.
Primary responsibilities include:
- managing Convera’s FX risk by hedging client trade activity with our foreign exchange bank counterparties within prescribed interest rate and currency risk limits
- quoting FX prices across multiple products, and structuring option contracts for the Sales team.
- complete operational functions including: FX option, spot, swap, and forward deal execution, entry of trade data into the Treasury risk management system, exotic currency booking and return processing
- management of daily and ad hoc reporting activities.
- This is a hybrid role, split between our modern Sydney CBD office (with water & city views), and WFH
- variable working hours are sometimes required to meet trading market availability
What we want from you
- Strong knowledge of financial markets and foreign exchange instruments, including FX forwards, and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of complex Option strategies.
- The diverse set of currency exposures, high volumes and fast paced environment requires flawless execution, attention to detail, precise communication, and aptitude for operational processes.
- Additionally, the successful candidate will have a strong analytical skillset, and interest or experience in data management and entry level coding.
- programming knowledge would an advantage - VBA, Python, SQL
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Aptitude to formulate suggestions to address complicated financial risk scenarios
- Strong financial modeling, Excel, and analytical skills
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or related subject is preferred but not essential, likewise any further education (eg MBA)
Convera is a global leader in commercial payments that powers international business by moving money with ease. We provide tech-led payment solutions to help more than 26,000 customers globally grow with confidence, from small businesses to CFOs and treasurers. As experts in foreign exchange, risk and compliance & with an unrivaled regulatory footprint, Convera’s financial network spans more than 140 currencies and 200 countries and territories.
Our teams care deeply about the value we deliver to our customers, which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we expand our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.
As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.
We offer an abundance of competitive perks and benefits including:
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization
• Market competitive monthly gross salary, plus annual bonus
• A flexible approach to work
• Paid holidays, time-off and leave policies for life events (maternity, paternity, adoption, bereavement, military)
• Paid volunteering opportunities
There are plenty of amazing opportunities at Convera for talented, creative problem solvers who never settle for good enough and are looking to transform Business to Business payments. Apply now if you’re ready to unleash your potential.
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