Global Markets Dealer/Trader (NAIROBI)

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi
Reporting Line: Head of Global Markets

Introduction to SIB

Standard Investment Bank Ltd (SIB) is a leading financial services firm in Kenya founded in 1995. The firm offers individual and institutional clients a single point of entry for Asset Management, Securities Trading, Market Research, Investment Management and Corporate Finance.

SIB is a member of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and is licensed and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as an Investment Bank and the Retirement Benefits Authority as a Pensions Fund Manager.

SIB is also licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to operate Special Collective Investment Schemes (CISs), in line with the provisions of the Capital Markets Act and the Capital Markets (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 2023.

About the Role:

A highly motivated and experienced Global Markets Dealer who plays a critical role in research, structuring, and execution of trading strategies, managing portfolios, and contributing to the fund’s overall success. The Dealer leverages their market expertise, quantitative skills, and risk management acumen to generate alpha and maximize returns, while maintaining compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trade Execution
  • Develop, execute, and manage trading strategies across multiple asset classes, including equities, currencies, commodities, and derivatives, in alignment with the fund’s strategy;
  • Maintain a high level of precision and speed to capitalize on market opportunities.
• Risk Management
  • Conduct detailed scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate potential outcomes of trades;
  • Managing risk exposures by implementing hedging strategies and continuously monitoring trading activities to mitigate evolving risks;
  • Adhering to the fund’s risk management framework, ensuring compliance with all limits;
  • Stay informed about market developments, regulatory changes, and industry trends affecting trading activities.
• Market Analysis
  • Monitor global financial markets, identifying trading opportunities and emerging trends;
  • Determining market sentiment via research, valuation and data analysis;
  • Provide real-time market commentary and insights to the portfolio management team;
  • Researching, creating and circulating a weekly market review amongst other requested reports;
  • Informing sales staff and financial advisors about market movements and prices.
• Portfolio Management
  • Creating daily valuation and exposure reports for the Executive Director, Global Markets;
  • Collaborate with the portfolio management team to optimise portfolio allocations and achieve target performance metrics while maintaining optimal risk exposure levels.
• Research & Strategy Development
  • Develop and refine quantitative or fundamental trading strategies across multiple asset classes.
• Technology & Tools
  • Formulating, testing and evaluating trading algorithms;
  • Leveraging quantitative models, advanced trading platforms and data analytics tools to enhance efficiency.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director, Global Markets.

Qualications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree or CFA certication is a plus)
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years work experience in financial services, ideally in Banking or Investments;
  • Strong track record of trading in financial instruments, with live trading history for at least the last one year
• Expertise in specific asset classes is an added advantage
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills;
  • Strong skills in research, portfolio construction and optimization, risk management, trade execution and Portfolio Management;
  • Excellent decision making skills under pressure, with a disciplined approach to risk management;
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with team members in a fast-paced environment, and to interact with clients.