FX Sales Trader - Emerging Market

Corpay, Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Emerging Market FX Sales Trader to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves quoting global clients in over 145 currencies, executing FX transactions, and developing a deep understanding of emerging markets, particularly in Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client relationships, proposing improvements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. With a flexible work-from-home policy and a vibrant company culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment while contributing to innovative financial solutions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Company retirement plan

Virtual fitness classes

Robust PTO offerings

Employee discounts

Fun culture with contests and prizes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an EM FX sales or trader in a bank or fintech.
• Strong knowledge of African markets and deliverable FX.

Responsibilities

• Quote global clients in 145+ currencies and execute FX transactions.
• Develop a client base focused on payment solutions across emerging markets.

Skills

Emerging Market FX Sales

Client Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Derivatives Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Science/Economics/Engineering

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv FXT

360T

Job description

Corpay is currently looking to hire a/an Emerging Market FX Sales Trader within our Corpay Cross Border division. This position falls under our FX EM line of business and is located in our trading floor in London. In this role, you will:

• As part of the Team, quote global clients in 145+ currencies and execute FX transactions on various systems, including Bloomberg, Refinitiv FXT, 360T etc.
• Follow up the settlements in tight coordination with our dedicated Middle Office and proactively propose improvements when shortcomings are identifies.
• Develop competences and become a reference in selected emerging markets both for the Team and for other internal and external stakeholders. This will not only cover market developments but also the regulatory and compliance aspects.
• Develop your own client base with a focus on clients looking for payment solutions across emerging markets and manage the onboarding until the first trade.
• Maintain and develop relationships with liquidity providers.
• Identify market opportunities and set up compliant processes in order to offer the adequate solutions to clients.

You will report directly to the Regional Director, Emerging Markets, EMEA and regularly collaborate with colleagues in the USD and Canada, and as part of the global EM desk.

How We Work

As a/an Emerging Market FX Sales Trader you will be expected to work in our Moorgate office in London. Corpay currently provides the flexibility to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Qualifications & Skills

• min. 5 year + as an EM FX sales and or trader in a bank or fintech
• Science / Economics / Engineering Master’s degree or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of the African markets, especially deliverable FX, additional emerging markets a plus
• Good knowledge of derivatives including Non Deliverable Forwards and FX Options.
• Some travels will be required.
  
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1 st month after hire
• Automatic enrollment into our company retirement plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
• Robust PTO offerings including: major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
• Employee discounts with major providers
• Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes

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