Financial Markets and Trading Trainer at Corporate Staffing

Job Description

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Corporate Staffing Services is a leading recruitment agency in Kenya providing complete recruitment services. In the last ten years we have been partners to local and foreign businesses looking to hire Kenyan professionals. We have recruited for diverse clients in different sectors and industries.

Roles and Responsibilities

Mobilisation and Training

Mastering the company’s Digital Content and Curriculum and planning lessons to Train Diverse Youth effectively. Mobilizing through communities and other avenues to invite Youth to benefit from the free Trainings e.g. through pitches, activations, or exhibitions of the company’s Program. Organizing and delivering quality Virtual Trainings and ensuring an 80% completion rate for registered Youth undertaking the Training. Planning and Researching on Training scope accordingly and understanding the audience needs during Training. Developing relatable examples and case study material for use to make training useful and exciting. Assessing objectively, against pre-set criteria, the ability levels of the learners as appropriate. Overseeing the learners in performing practical activities related to online work, advising and assisting where necessary, and ensuring that maximum learning benefit is gained from the practical experience. Ensuring good attendance tracking and providing daily reports on each Training session by marking attendance as per reporting template. Assess individual and group Training needs and provide recommendations. Adapt delivery of course material to meet the needs of the learners Conduct Training of Trainers (ToTs)

Mentorship and Work Linkages

Conduct mentorship for each trained cohort as per the mentorship guidelines Assess the level of skill acquisition of the mentees Ensure active participation of all the mentees in the mentorship sessions Submit weekly reports on the progress of each cohort being mentored. Organize and coordinate job linkages webinars for the trainees Link the trainees/mentees with work opportunities Report on impact stories from the trainees

Technical skills required

A bachelor’s degree or diploma in any relevant field. 2+ years of working experience in Financial Markets using Forex, Stockbroking, Cryptocurrency, or other relevant Financial Instruments. Charting skills: The candidate should be proficient in reading and interpreting charts to identify trends, patterns, support and resistance levels, and other technical indicators that can help predict future price movements. Knowledge of technical indicators: Possess familiarity with a range of technical indicators such as Moving Averages, Relative Strength Index (RSI), Bollinger Bands, and MACD, among others. Understanding of fundamental analysis: Ability to interpret economic data releases, news events, and central bank statements to determine how they may affect currency prices. Risk management skills: Should be able to manage risk effectively by setting stop-loss orders, managing position sizes, and applying sound money management principles. Trading platform skills: Candidate should be proficient in using trading platforms such as Meta Trader 4 or 5, which are popular in the Forex industry. Basic Programming skills: The candidate should be able to utilize automated trading systems or algorithms to execute trades or possess the ability to develop and test trading algorithms. Back-testing skills: Candidates should be able to back-test their trading strategies to determine their profitability. Knowledge of order types: Candidates should be familiar with various types of orders such as market orders, limit orders, stop orders, and trailing stops to execute trades effectively. Top of Form Understanding of financial instruments: Candidate should have a thorough knowledge of various financial instruments like stocks, bonds, derivatives, commodities, etc., and their characteristics. Market analysis: The candidate should have the ability to analyze market trends, patterns, and news to identify trading opportunities. Technical analysis: The candidate should be proficient in using technical analysis tools like charts, graphs, and other indicators to analyze the market. Quantitative skills: The candidate should be proficient in mathematics, statistics, and programming languages like Python and R to develop and implement trading algorithms. Financial modeling: The candidate should be able to create financial models to evaluate investment opportunities and perform scenario analysis. Communication skills: The candidate should be able to communicate complex financial concepts and ideas to clients, colleagues, and stakeholders effectively. Decision-making skills: The candidate should be able to make informed and timely decisions based on their analysis and interpretation of market data. Understanding of Blockchain Technology: Have a thorough understanding of the underlying technology that powers cryptocurrencies, i.e., blockchain technology. This includes the ability to read and write smart contracts, analyze transaction data, and troubleshoot blockchain-related issues. Knowledge of Cryptography: Should be familiar with different cryptographic algorithms, such as SHA-, ECDSA, and AES, and how they are used to secure data in the blockchain. Proficiency in Programming: Cryptocurrencies are built on complex codebases that require expertise in programming languages such as C++, Python, and Solidity. The candidate should be able to read, write and debug code in these languages. Experience in Distributed Systems: Cryptocurrencies are decentralized, which means they operate on a distributed network of computers. Candidate should be familiar with distributed systems and how they work, including concepts such as consensus algorithms, fault tolerance, and distributed databases. Cybersecurity: The candidate should be familiar with the latest cybersecurity practices and be able to implement them to protect the cryptocurrency network. Knowledge of Economics and Finance: The candidate should have a strong understanding of economics and finance, including concepts such as supply and demand, market trends, and investment strategies. Understanding of Regulatory Frameworks: The candidate should be familiar with the legal and regulatory frameworks that apply to cryptocurrencies and be able to navigate them effectively. Understand the utilization of financial markets, forex trading & cryptocurrency skills in online work and possess the ability to train youths on the avenues of selling financial markets, forex trading & cryptocurrency skills with a focus on earning a decent income from digital opportunities and platforms.