Trading Analyst

What is our mission?:

Orbital is on an exciting mission to revolutionise global cross-border payments by innovatively combining traditional fiat banking rails with stablecoins over blockchain rails for a variety of use cases. Our class leading B2B payments platform offers multi-currency e-money accounts (corporate IBANs) combined with a suite of digital assets services. Our company sits at the frontier of payments & fintech, by intersecting blockchain and traditional (fiat) financial services, and is leading the way to bridging those two worlds for corporate enterprises globally.

We believe blockchain technology is firmly here to stay, and we want to be the first to bring a combined offering of fiat & crypto payment services under one exciting platform. Learn more about our team and company story here.

What is the purpose of this role in the delivery of our mission:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Trading Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and booking trades (both offline and online), communicating with clients and partners, and ensuring seamless operations across teams. This role requires a solid understanding of foreign exchange, currency conversions, and a keen interest in learning about stablecoin markets.

What are the key responsibilities / activities of the role:

• Manage the booking of trades both offline and online, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company protocols.
• Monitor and reconcile trade tickets, ensuring all information is up to date in the system.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and partners regarding trade-related inquiries.
• Provide timely updates on trade statuses and resolve any discrepancies or issues
• Ensure trade tickets are accurate and complete, and all necessary information is passed to relevant teams.
• Generate reports on trading activities and provide insights to support decision-making processes.
• Understand foreign exchange operations, including currency conversions and market dynamics.
• Stay informed on stablecoin trends and developments, with a willingness to expand expertise in this area.
• Work closely with trading, finance, and operations teams to maintain seamless workflow and information exchange.
• Assist in implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in trading operations.

What are the essential skills, qualifications and experience required for the role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Prior experience in trading, foreign exchange, or financial operations is a plus.
• Strong understanding of currency conversions and foreign exchange principles.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn about stablecoin markets and blockchain technology.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools; experience with trading platforms is a plus.
• Analytical mindset and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving

This is what the interview process will look like:

1. Screening Call with the Recruitment Team (30 mins)
2. Interview with the Trading Operations Director (60 mins)
3. Interview with Chief Delivery Officer (30 mins)
4. Culture interview with the Head of Talent (30 mins)
5. Offer!