Company Overview

The hiring organisation operates within the financial services sector, supporting foreign exchange market analysis, currency risk assessment, and data-driven trading decisions. Its research function combines economic analysis, market data, and quantitative techniques to interpret developments across global currency markets.

Role Summary

The FX Research Analyst will analyse currency movements, macroeconomic developments, central bank policies, and international financial conditions to produce actionable market research. The role involves developing currency outlooks, identifying emerging market themes, and communicating research findings to trading, risk, and investment teams.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical judgement with an understanding of how economic indicators and geopolitical events influence foreign exchange markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor major currency pairs and assess developments affecting global FX markets.

• Analyse economic indicators, inflation data, employment figures, interest rates, and central bank communications.

• Prepare daily market briefs, weekly currency outlooks, and thematic research reports.

• Identify potential drivers of currency volatility and changes in market sentiment.

• Evaluate historical exchange-rate movements and correlations between currencies and macroeconomic variables.

• Interpret market positioning, volatility measures, and relevant financial-market data.

• Collaborate with trading and risk teams to provide research-based market context.

• Maintain accurate research records and communicate analytical limitations clearly.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

• Relevant experience in FX research, macroeconomic analysis, financial markets, or investment research.

• Strong understanding of foreign exchange instruments, currency pairs, and global monetary policy.

• Proficiency in Excel and experience working with financial or economic datasets.

• Ability to interpret economic releases and translate findings into clear market commentary.

• Strong written communication, critical thinking, and quantitative analysis skills.

• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Python, or similar research tools is an advantage.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement within Estonia.

• Opportunity to develop expertise in international currency markets.

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with trading and risk professionals.

• Professional development in macroeconomic research and financial-market analytics.

• Flexible working practices aligned with research deadlines and market hours.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date CV and a concise cover letter through the official application channel provided by the hiring organisation. Applicants may include a relevant research report, currency-market commentary, or analytical project demonstrating their research capabilities.

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