Foreign Exchange Trader Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Foreign Exchange Trader Do?
Foreign exchange traders buy and sell foreign currencies in order to secure a profit on fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. They undertake technical analysis of economic information (market liquidity and volatility ) to predict the future rates of currencies on the foreign exchange market. They trade on their own name or for their employers.
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Where Do I Start?
Foreign Valuta
The currencies of different countries such as the euro, dollar or yen including their exchange rate and the methods of currency conversion.
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Skills You Need to Become a Foreign Exchange Trader
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialForeign Valuta knowledge
The currencies of different countries such as the euro, dollar or yen including their exchange rate and the methods of currency conversion.
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EssentialCommercial Law knowledge
The legal regulations that govern a specific commercial activity.
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EssentialEconomics knowledge
Economic principles and practices, financial and commodity markets, banking and the analysis of financial data.
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EssentialFinancial Jurisdiction knowledge
Financial rules and procedures applicable to a certain location, whose regulatory bodies decide on its jurisdiction
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EssentialFinancial Markets knowledge
The financial infrastructure which permits trading securities offered by companies and individuals govern by regulatory financial frameworks.
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EssentialAnalyse Economic Trends skill
Analyse developments in national or international trade, business relations, banking, and developments in public finance and how these factors interact with one another in a given economic context.
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EssentialAnalyse Financial Risk skill
Identify and analyse risks that could impact an organisation or individual financially, such as credit and market risks, and propose solutions to cover against those risks.
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EssentialAnalyse Market Financial Trends skill
Monitor and forecast the tendencies of a financial market to move in a particular direction over time.
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EssentialForecast Economic Trends skill
Gather and analyse economic data in order to predict economic trends and events.
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EssentialHandle Financial Transactions skill
Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.
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EssentialManage Financial Risk skill
Predict and manage financial risks, and identify procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
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EssentialPerform Financial Risk Management In International Trade skill
Evaluate and manage the possibility of financial loss and non-payment following international transactions, in the context of foreign exchange market; apply instruments like letters of credit.
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EssentialTrade Foreign Currencies skill
Buy or sell foreign currencies or valuta on the foreign exchange market on your own account or on behalf of a customer or institution in order to make a profit.
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Optional Skills (5 of 16 displayed)
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OptionalInternational Trade knowledge
The economic practise and study field that address the exchange of goods and services across geographic borders. The general theories and schools of thought around the implications of international trade …
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OptionalInternational Commercial Transactions Rules knowledge
Pre-defined commercial terms used in international commercial transactions which stipulate clear tasks, costs and risks associated with the delivery of goods and services.
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OptionalAccounting knowledge
The documentation and processing of data regarding financial activities.
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OptionalBanking Activities knowledge
The broad and continuously growing banking activities and financial products managed by banks ranging from personal banking, corporate banking, investment banking, private banking, up to insurance, foreign exchange trading, commodity …
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OptionalFinancial Products knowledge
The different types of instruments that apply to the management of cash flow that are available on the market, such as shares, bonds, options or funds.
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OptionalStock Market knowledge
The market in which shares of publicly held companies are issued and traded.
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OptionalActuarial Science knowledge
The rules of applying mathematical and statistical techniques to determine potential or existing risks in various industries, such as finance or insurance.
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OptionalSecurities knowledge
The financial instruments traded in financial markets representing both the right of property over the owner and at the same time, the obligation of payment over the issuer. The aim …
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OptionalStatistics knowledge
The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data …
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OptionalAdvise On Financial Matters skill
Consult, advise, and propose solutions with regards to financial management such as acquiring new assets, incurring in investments, and tax efficiency methods.
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OptionalMaintain Records Of Financial Transactions skill
Collate all the financial transactions done in the daily operations of a business and record them in their respective accounts.
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OptionalMonitor Stock Market skill
Observe and analyse the stock market and its trends on a daily basis to gather up-to-date information in order to develop investment strategies.
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OptionalOperate Financial Instruments skill
Work with financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and derivatives.
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OptionalPerform Stock Valuation skill
Analyse, calculate and appraise the value of the stock of a company. Use mathematic and logarithm in order to determine the value in consideration of different variables.
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OptionalTrace Financial Transactions skill
Observe, track and analyse financial transactions made in companies or in banks. Determine the validity of the transaction and check for suspicious or high-risk transactions in order to avoid mismanagement.
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OptionalTrade Securities skill
Buy or sell tradable financial products such as equity and debt securities on your own account or on behalf of a private customer, corporate customer or credit institution.
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