Financial Products Analyst - Nicosia

Reference Number: FPA1121

The position:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Financial Products Analyst to join our growing team. The purpose of the role is to analyse the offering of new financial products and maintain the competitiveness of our products at the highest level. The role will also provide opportunities to develop technical and analytical skills. We need a great team player with high attention to detail who is results-oriented.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Perform competitive analysis on all products and highlight potential improvements
• Produce high quality reports at regular intervals for new financial products
• Keep up to date with market information and monitor trends across all instruments with an emphasis on news announcements, earnings releases, and corporate actions
• Ensure that clients have access to up-to-date market and pricing information
• Monitor competitiveness of spreads on a daily basis
• Monitor and maintain the costs related to tradable instruments (swaps, commissions, spreads etc.) in line with market standards
• Monitor the performance of all trading systems and platforms
• Cooperate closely and effectively with other departments as necessary
• Obtain pricing from liquidity providers

Main requirements:

• BSc/MSc in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or any other relevant degree
• Experience in a similar position is considered an advantage
• CFA qualification or studying towards CFA is also considered an advantage
• Working knowledge of different trading platforms (MT4, MT5) is also considered an advantage
• Good knowledge of financial markets with emphasis on forex, equities, and futures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel

Enjoy:

• Attractive remuneration package plus performance related reward  
• Private health insurance
• Corporate pension fund
• Intellectually stimulating work environment
• Continuous personal development and international training opportunities

Type of employment: Full time

Location: Nicosia, Cyprus

Please visit our website www.xm.com/careers to submit your online application for this position.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality!