Africa FX Trading Director

Remitly; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Dubai is seeking a Director to lead its Treasury FX Trading and Funding function in Africa. The role requires 8-15 years of experience in FX trading and treasury management with a strong understanding of the African market. You will engage in trading, manage relationships with partners, and assess regulatory impacts. This position also demands strong negotiation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, along with educational qualifications in Finance or Economics.

Benefits

Paid Vacation Days

Health insurance

Commuter benefit

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits

Continuing education and corridor travel benefits

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in FX trading treasury management or financial services focusing on African markets.
• Deep understanding of the African FX ecosystem, including regulatory environments.
• Expertise in managing FX risk and effective hedging strategies.

Responsibilities

• Engage in trading across multiple currencies in the Africa region.
• Identify and engage new partners to enhance liquidity.
• Negotiate favorable FX spreads with counterparties.

Skills

FX trading experience

Treasury management

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Risk management

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Job description

A global financial services company in Dubai is seeking a Director to lead its Treasury FX Trading and Funding function in Africa. The role requires 8-15 years of experience in FX trading and treasury management with a strong understanding of the African market. You will engage in trading, manage relationships with partners, and assess regulatory impacts. This position also demands strong negotiation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, along with educational qualifications in Finance or Economics.