Foreign Exchange Trading Analyst

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Primary Office Location:

626 Washington Place. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15219.

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Position Title: Foreign Exchange Trading Analyst

Business Unit: Commercial Banking

Reports to: Managing Director of International Banking

Position Overview:

The position is primarily responsible for supporting the FX Trading Desk in its mission to manage risk and grow fee income for the Bank and its customers. The incumbent will be responsible for FX market analysis and research with the overall goal of meeting the risk profile, fee income and profitability of the department and the Bank. He/she must learn the FX platform to drive client relationships through the sale of foreign exchange products and risk management solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist the line of business (particularly the trading desk) with customer's FX transactions. Learn and demonstrate thorough understanding of the Foreign Exchange systems by booking and processing customer and bank's transaction from start to finish. Monitor nostros balances and help manage Bank and client FX positions.

Help identify research-driven trading ideas and market opportunities to drive business.   Liaises and interacts with correspondent banks/liquidity providers to facilitate transactions and provide competitive pricing for clients. Assist with timely research and regular publication of market insights/updates for clients and internal business partners.

Onboard new relationships consistent with Bank policy and regulatory requirements. Manage and test all new enhancements to the FX platform.

Work with Finance, Internal Audit, Back Office and FX platform vendor to address any post-trade/system issues. Support International Banking Services short and long term goals and plans. Conduct periodic FX portfolio reviews, creates target client lists and provides RMs and Regional Market Presidents with complete and accurate client P/L information.

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by F.N.B. Corporation’s risk management program.

F.N.B. Corporation is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines.   Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.

Minimum Level of Education Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

BA or BS

Minimum # of Years of Job Related Experience Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

0

Skills Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal   

Excellent customer service skills   

Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills   

Excellent project management skills       

Detail-oriented   

Ability to use a personal computer and job-related software      

Excellent management skills   

Expert experience in all MS Office products.  

Relevant work experience required.  

Experience with FX systems (Thompson Reuters, Bloomberg, 360T, FX All, etc.) is preferred.

Licensures/Certifications Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:

N/A   

Physical Requirements or Work Conditions Beyond Traditional Office Work:

Frequent driving (car, van, truck)   

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

It is the policy of F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) and its affiliates not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law. It is also the policy of FNB and its affiliates to employ and advance in employment all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. FNB provides all applicants and employees a discrimination and harassment free workplace.

FNB will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position; only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.