Forex Trader  

• Speaking with colleagues, making phone calls and making instant decisions
• Making prices in their relevant products.
• Executing trades electronically.
• Liaising with sales traders on market movements.
• Predicting how markets will move and buying and selling accordingly.
• Informing all relevant parties of the most relevant trades for the day.
• Gathering information - critically about mispriced assets, detailed data analysis, and valuation.

Currency traders buy and sell different types of currencies in an attempt to make a profit. These traders don't necessarily need any type of formal educational background, but most are at least college educated. Some states require licensing and certification, while others do not. Currency traders can work independently or for larger banks and financial institutions. Working for a company usually requires more rigid standards of formal education and training.