FX Trader

FX Trader – Lima, Peru

Are you looking to take your FX trading skills to a whole new level? How about unleashing your skills in a hugely successful business that is committed to moving money for better? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as an FX Trader.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

As an FX trader you will maintain a profitable and sustainable customer portfolio by using your first-class relationship management skills. You will provide professional expertise in the areas of corporate foreign exchange to our corporate clients, while being responsible for customer retention, monitoring market information and applying your sales skills to develop and profitably grow our client base.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide clients with market information and global economic news to help influence their cash flow, product pricing and profits.
• Process deals on our trading platform and respond to payment inquiries through multiple channels.
• Responsible for generating profit through buy and sell FX currencies with companies of the retail and financial sector, management own foreign exchange position and stablish growth strategy of Western Union's portfolio clients in Peru, in coordination with Commercial Executives.
• Responsible for closing our FX position statements with banks and investing the cash surpluses for the day in an optimal way.
• Responsible for operating in compliance with the company’s established market risk management and liquidity control guidelines.  

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related, and 3 or more years of experience in the Foreign Exchange industry within a sales-focused role. CFA certification is a plus.
• You will use your in-depth knowledge of FX markets and commercial awareness to build customer trust, loyalty and retention.
• Ability to understand market influences will enhance your excellent communication skills.
• You must be analytically minded and work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Active management of a client portfolio will be desirable.
• Intermediate/advanced English Level
• Proficiency in excel is a must.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.
 

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Peru-specific benefits include:

• Comfortable facilities, lounge space, BBQ terrace, dining hall
• EAP – legal, psychological, and financial employee assistance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Cancer Insurance

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation for applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

08-31-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.