Forex Trading Assistant

Responsibilities:

Trade Execution & Management:

• Execute forex trades accurately and efficiently across major, minor, and exotic currency pairs using our trading platforms.
  
• Manage and monitor open positions, ensuring adherence to predefined risk limits and stop-loss strategies.
  
• Assist in managing the company’s small personal funds with the highest level of discipline and capital preservation.
  

Market Analysis & Research:

• Conduct in-depth technical analysis (chart patterns, indicators, support/resistance) to identify high-probability entry and exit points.
  
• Perform fundamental analysis by tracking macroeconomic data releases (e.g., interest rate decisions, GDP, NFP, CPI) and geopolitical events
  
• Interpret real-time economic calendars and central bank communications to anticipate market volatility.
  

News & Signal Monitoring:

• Continuously monitor global financial news sources (e.g., Reuters, Bloomberg, ForexFactory) during market hours (Asian, London, and New York sessions)
  
• Evaluate and filter trade signals from various sources to determine their viability for the company’s strategy
  
• Provide real-time market updates and actionable trade recommendations to management.
  

Risk Management:

• Strictly adhere to the company’s risk management protocols and position sizing rules.
  
• Calculate and adjust lot sizes based on account equity and volatility
  
• Report any unusual market activity or system anomalies immediately.
  

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain a detailed trade journal with entries, exits, rationale, and outcomes
  
• Prepare daily and weekly performance reports, including P&L analysis, win/loss ratios, and drawdown metrics.
  
• Present market outlooks and strategy proposals to the investment team.
  

Requirements:

Proven Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years of active, profitable forex trading experience (own account or proprietary firm).
• Proven track record is mandatory
  

Technical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of MetaTrader 4/5 (MT4/MT5) or similar trading platforms.
  
• Strong proficiency in technical analysis tools (Fibonacci, moving averages, RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands, etc.)
  
• Solid understanding of fundamental analysis and its impact on currency markets.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications (e.g., CISI, CFTe, or similar)
  
• Experience with algorithmic trading or scripting (e.g., MQL4/5) is a plus.
  
• Knowledge of portfolio management and hedging strategies.
  

Soft Skills:

• High level of discipline, patience, and emotional control under pressure.
  
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to trade with company funds on a trial basis with performance incentives.
  
• Access to premium trading tools and data feeds
  
• A professional, focused working environment.
  
• Potential for full-time employment with increased capital allocation based on performance.
  

Availability:

• Must be available to work physically from GCL Plaza, Wuse 2, Abuja
• Mondays to Fridays (including early mornings or late evenings to cover key market sessions if required).

Location: GCL Plaza, Wuse 2, Abuja (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Trial Basis – Initial Period)

How to Apply: Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their CV along with a brief cover letter of their trading history.