Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Team Description

Foreign Exchange, Interest rate and Commodity risk solutions desk for mainly Irish Corporate and Institutional clients with hedging requirement.

Description of the role and key Responsibilities:

Specifically, the role will report to the Head of Foreign Exchange and will include:

• Building your Economic Market knowledge through reading economic reports and articles to enable you to engage with clients and to assist with the preparation of the Morning Commentary.
• Client dealing and order management.
• Key relationship point for the desk with Payments and Client Services Teams.
• Liaising with Risk on client credit limits and gaining an understanding or credit appetite.
• Legal on sourcing outstanding client documentation and due diligence.
• Compliance on completion of AML/KYC and LEI queries.
• Working with the Dealing team in deal processes and developing your skills.
• Working closely with the wider business on the rollout  of the IX platform to our clients 
• Daily desk administration tasks.
• The overall aim is to ensure exceptional client experience when clients engage with Investec Europe Ltd.

Core skills and knowledge

• Be highly collaborative with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders of different seniority, both with clients and within Investec.
• Have a strong work ethic and a commitment to high standards of work.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship management.
• A keen interest in Financial Markets.
• Currently have a min of APA in Savings and Investments or willing to study for this qualification.

Any other attributes that would be helpful, but not essential for the role.

• Third level qualification in a business-related area.
• European Language skills (particularly Dutch)

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

We want our people to feel empowered to be themselves in an environment that supports them, enabling them to perform in “out of the ordinary” ways. Our culture places belonging and inclusion at its centre and our work environment is integral to this. If you require any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, as well as supportive and flexible working arrangements to help you succeed with us, please let our recruitment team know.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!