Foreign Exchange Analyst

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes or manages coverage of daily trading and settlement for foreign exchange transactions and products like Foreign Currency Accounts.
• Monitors documentation and reporting of trades in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provides periodic FX commentary for internal and external distribution.
• Creates ad-hoc FX commentary and/or indication pricing for specific customer scenarios.
• Coordinates with FX System vendor, liquidity providers and internal partners for implementation and ongoing improvements to Foreign Exchange system for back office and customer front end.
• Coordinates FX-specific team compliance training with department Compliance Officer.

Requirements:

• At least four years of experience in Trade Finance/FX-related products
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Initiative, integrity, reliability and ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates a client-focused work ethic
• Highly effective and cooperative team player
• Has understanding of accounting principles key to foreign exchange risk management
• Excellent oral and written communication as well as interpersonal and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree with MBA or MA in Accounting and/or CFA preferred
• The ideal candidate
• Excels at listening for customer needs and providing solutions
• Has experience in analyzing/reporting on international market events and their impact on foreign exchange
• Acts as a trusted advisor to internal and external partners
• Has knowledge of foreign exchange and related trade finance products used by all levels of clients
• Develops and documents counterparty relationships, trading procedures and risk analyses
• Is proficient with systems used to trade and manage foreign exchange
• Maintains an awareness of regulations and accounting standards governing foreign exchange
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• Benefit Highlights • Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision • HSA with company match • Maternity and parental leave • Tuition reimbursement • Mentor program • 401(k) with 6% match • More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with MBA or MA in Accounting and/or CFA preferred