foreign exchange broker

commercial law

The legal regulations that govern a specific commercial activity.

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foreign valuta

The currencies of different countries such as the euro, dollar or yen including their exchange rate and the methods of currency conversion.

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economics

Economic principles and practices, financial and commodity markets, banking and the analysis of financial data.

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financial jurisdiction

Financial rules and procedures applicable to a certain location, whose regulatory bodies decide on its jurisdiction

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financial markets

The financial infrastructure which permits trading securities offered by companies and individuals govern by regulatory financial frameworks.

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trade foreign currencies

Buy or sell foreign currencies or valuta on the foreign exchange market on your own account or on behalf of a customer or institution in order to make a profit.

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advise on financial matters

Consult, advise, and propose solutions with regards to financial management such as acquiring new assets, incurring in investments, and tax efficiency methods.

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analyse economic trends

Analyse developments in national or international trade, business relations, banking, and developments in public finance and how these factors interact with one another in a given economic context.

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analyse financial risk

Identify and analyse risks that could impact an organisation or individual financially, such as credit and market risks, and propose solutions to cover against those risks.

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analyse market financial trends

Monitor and forecast the tendencies of a financial market to move in a particular direction over time.

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apply technical communication skills

Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.

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forecast economic trends

Gather and analyse economic data in order to predict economic trends and events.

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perform financial risk management in international trade

Evaluate and manage the possibility of financial loss and non-payment following international transactions, in the context of foreign exchange market. Apply instruments like letters of credit.

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actuarial science

The rules of applying mathematical and statistical techniques to determine potential or existing risks in various industries, such as finance or insurance.

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international commercial transactions rules

Pre-defined commercial terms used in international commercial transactions which stipulate clear tasks, costs and risks associated with the delivery of goods and services.

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accounting

The documentation and processing of data regarding financial activities.

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banking activities

The broad and continuously growing banking activities and financial products managed by banks ranging from personal banking, corporate banking, investment banking, private banking, up to insurance, foreign exchange trading, commodity trading, trading in equities, futures and options trading.

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financial products

The different types of instruments that apply to the management of cash flow that are available on the market, such as shares, bonds, options or funds.

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international trade

The economic practise and study field that address the exchange of goods and services across geographic borders. The general theories and schools of thought around the implications of international trade in terms of exports, imports, competitivity, GDP, and role of multinational companies.

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securities

The financial instruments traded in financial markets representing both the right of property over the owner and at the same time, the obligation of payment over the issuer. The aim of securities which is raising capital and hedging risk in financial markets.

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statistics

The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of surveys and experiments in order to forecast and plan work-related activities.

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stock market

The market in which shares of publicly held companies are issued and traded.

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build business relationships

Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.

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communicate with banking professionals

Communicate with professionals in the field of banking in order to obtain information on a specific financial case or project for personal or business purposes, or on behalf of a client.

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handle financial transactions

Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.

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maintain records of financial transactions

Collate all the financial transactions done in the daily operations of a business and record them in their respective accounts.

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monitor stock market

Observe and analyse the stock market and its trends on a daily basis to gather up-to-date information in order to develop investment strategies.

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negotiate with stakeholders

Negotiate compromises with stakeholders and strive to reach the most beneficial agreements for the company. May involve building relationships with suppliers and customers, as well as ensuring products are profitable.

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operate financial instruments

Work with financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and derivatives.

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perform stock valuation

Analyse, calculate and appraise the value of the stock of a company. Use mathematic and logarithm in order to determine the value in consideration of different variables.

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protect client interests

Protect the interests and needs of a client by taking necessary actions, and researching all possibilities, to ensure that the client obtains their favoured outcome.

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provide financial product information

Give the customer or client information about financial products, the financial market, insurances, loans or other types of financial data.

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review investment portfolios

Meet with clients to review or update an investment portfolio and provide financial advice on investments.

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trace financial transactions

Observe, track and analyse financial transactions made in companies or in banks. Determine the validity of the transaction and check for suspicious or high-risk transactions in order to avoid mismanagement.

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trade securities

Buy or sell tradable financial products such as equity and debt securities on your own account or on behalf of a private customer, corporate customer or credit institution.

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