• Foreign Exchange Analyst

    First Horizon Bank (Memphis, TN)


    Description

    **Location:** On site as described in posting.

    Summary

    The Foreign Exchange Analyst is responsible for assisting foreign exchange clients, managing client foreign currency accounts, pricing, clearing and settling trades, providing trade confirmations and periodic valuation reports, assisting with reconciliations of general ledger and foreign currency accounts, monitoring trading activity, and some regulatory reporting.

     

    The position is located in Memphis, Tennessee at the main office and is primarily in-person.

    Qualifications

    + Banking and accounting experience

    + Analytical skills

    + High level of attention to detail and ability to explain concepts and transactions

    + Initiative, integrity, reliability and ability to meet deadlines

    + Demonstrates a client-focused work ethic

    + Highly effective and cooperative team player

    + Understands accounting principles key to foreign exchange risk management

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

    + Excellent oral and written communication as well as interpersonal and organizational skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; preferred International Finance concentration

     

    The ideal candidate for this role will have completed college level coursework in International Finance and have some experience in a fast-paced work environment that requires detailed communication and interaction with internal and external clients.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Assist with revaluations of Foreign Exchange forward contracts

    + Monitor activity in the bank’s foreign currency nostro accounts

    + Communicate with customers who have foreign currency accounts and assist with any special handling needs

    + Work with internal partners to investigate any reconciliation outages

    + Price and settle trades through the FX system, including sending trade confirmations as needed and working with liquidity providers to ensure that appropriate cover is in the accounts

    About Us

    First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_\_https:/www.firsthorizon.com/\_\_;!!Cz2fjcuE!hpq9hPnrucZCPIAVPojVESItIq-FPzhurNdCrQ3JE8Rkx3gMd70nIk6\_kmPxl66\_oJCEsXs0gNunPowMAMHCmBYPOtUxUGI$) .

    Benefit Highlights

    • Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision

    • HSA with company match

    • Maternity and parental leave

    • Tuition reimbursement

    • Mentor program

    • 401(k) with 6% match

    • More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

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