Foreign Exchange Administrator

About the role

The role is responsible for foreign exchange dealing, including spot, options and forward contracts, as well as providing transaction‑based advice and market information. It also covers onboarding of new clients and settlement coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Execute and administer authorised FX transactions (spot, forward, options) in line with client mandates and dealing limits.
• Obtain and verify client instructions, secure required approvals and source competitive FX rates from approved counterparties.
• Record all deal details accurately, issue confirmations and ensure proper reflection in treasury systems.
• Monitor contract maturities, coordinate settlements, and resolve any discrepancies with banks, brokers or clients.
• Maintain complete supporting documentation and audit trails for all transactions.
• Provide market‑related information and transaction‑based advice to clients, escalating exceptions as needed.
• Oversee client onboarding, update client records, and manage business mandates and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with exchange control regulations and internal control frameworks.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience in an administrative environment.
• Knowledge of foreign exchange and treasury operations, including settlements and banking processes.
• Excellent administrative, conceptual thinking and interpersonal skills.
• High accuracy, proactive attitude and ability to work under regulatory constraints.
• Client‑service orientation, integrity and adaptability to change.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)