Currency Trader (Treasury) in an Investment Bank in Lagos

An Investment Bank in Lagos, Nigeria is looking to fill the position below:

Job Title: Currency Trader (Treasury)

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Currency Trading:Trading in any asset, including crypto, requires the development of various skills.

Background Responsibilities

Operate trading systems, monitor executions and adjust strategy parameters
Identify, research, and implement automated trading strategies
Pre and post trade analysis to improve current strategies and identify new opportunities in the markets
Continuously education yourself on crypto markets, market structure, crypto assets, etc. to help drive ideation and strategy development
Work with other traders or developers to automate and improve the operations of the desk.
Coordinate with developers to design and improve trading systems
Communicate with other members of the desk to inform risk management and treasury management decisions

Desired Qualifications

A Degree in Engineering, Economics, Math, Computer Science or a related field
2+ years of trading experience
Experience in Python, Javascript or C++. Artificial intelligence (AI). Node.is and Amazon web services will be necessary.
Interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain a bonus
Upon completion of training, you will be eligible to trade a company funded account and keep a percentage of the profits.
Entrepreneurial drive
Detail oriented with the drive to improve every day
Ability to work well on a team
Strong communication skills to be able to describe sophisticated problems and solutions