Forex Trader

The FX Senior Trader will lead and manage foreign exchange trading operations to optimize profitability, ensure liquidity, and manage currency risk. This role is critical to the execution of fiat-crypto and fiat-fiat exchange strategy, playing a pivotal part in managing day-to-day currency flows, spreads, and arbitrage opportunities across various platforms and markets.

• Execute and manage FX trades in local and international currency pairs, ensuring competitiveness and profitability while minimizing risk.
• Monitor market movements and trends to inform pricing strategies and hedging positions.
• Manage liquidity across fiat pools (PHP, USD, etc.) to support customer transactions and treasury operations.
• Analyze spreads, pricing, and arbitrage opportunities across exchanges (e.g., local banks, OTC desks, crypto exchanges).
• Work with Product and Engineering teams to automate and optimize pricing and trade execution.
• Develop and maintain FX risk models and strategies to mitigate exposure due to market volatility.
• Ensure compliance with BSP and AML regulations related to FX operations.
• Collaborate with the finance, compliance, and legal teams to ensure proper documentation, controls, and reporting of all FX activities.
• Prepare and present daily/weekly trade reports, P&L summaries, and risk analysis to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in FX trading, treasury, or market-making, preferably in fintech, crypto, or banking.
• Strong knowledge of currency markets, trading platforms, and execution algorithms.
• Proven track record of profitable trading and risk management.
• Familiarity with crypto markets, stablecoins, and fiat on/off ramps is a strong advantage.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or similar market tools; familiarity with APIs or trading system integrations is a plus.