Head of FX Sales Trading - APAC (Forex, foreign exchange)

OSL; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

OSL seeks a Head of Trading - APAC to lead our OTC trading desk across G7 and SEA currencies, bridging traditional FX with digital asset liquidity.

You will build and manage a 7–10 person trading team in Hong Kong, drive P&L, and collaborate with Sales, Operations, Risk, and Technology to scale client flows.

Qualifications

• 6–15 years trading or sales trading experience in FX, securities, or payments.
• Active or recent SFC Type 1 Licensed Representative status in HK.
• Proven experience executing G7 currencies; familiarity with SEA currencies.
• Proven team management experience (even small teams).
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Native/Fluent English; Mandarin/Cantonese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, build and scale a high-performing OTC desk across jurisdictions globally.
• Set desk targets, manage P&L, optimize trading strategies and practices.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Risk, Compliance and Tech to streamline liquidity and trade lifecycle.
• Hands-on execution of voice and electronic trades focusing on G7 and SEA pairs.
• Maintain active client-facing exposure; onboard client flows through sales teams.
• Strengthen relationships with institutional clients, corporates and counterparties.

Skills

FX trading

Sales trading

G7 currencies

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Mandarin/Cantonese

Client-facing

eFX platforms

Tools

eFX platforms

Job description

Reports to: Global Head of Trading & Liquidity

Licensing Requirement: SFC Type 1 Licensed Representative

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-caliber Head of Trading - APAC to lead our OTC trading desk in APAC region. This role is designed for a dynamic practitioner who combines strong hands‑on execution capability across traditional foreign exchange (G7 & SEA markets) and digital assets with a desire to drive business growth and client engagement.

You will lead, mentor, and scale a client‑facing trading team (7-10 members), bridging traditional FX and payment liquidity with emerging digital asset/stablecoin solutions. Candidates with backgrounds in securities firms or payment institutions who thrive in external, client‑facing environments are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, build, and scale a high‑performing OTC sales trading desk (growing to 7–10 direct reports down the line) across multiple jurisdictions globally.
• Set desk performance targets, manage P&L, optimize trading strategies, and drive operational best practices.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and technology to streamline liquidity and trade lifecycle management.
• Provide hands‑on execution and management of voice and electronic trades, focusing on G7 and emerging South East Asian (SEA) currency pairs.
• Maintain active client‑facing exposure; partner closely with internal sales teams to pitch trade ideas, provide real‑time market color, and onboard client flows.
• Strengthen relationships with institutional clients, corporates, and market counterparties to maximize flow and retention.

Requirements

• 6 to 15 years of trading or sales trading experience within FX, securities firms, or payment companies.
• Active or recent SFC Type 1 Licensed Representative status in Hong Kong.
• Proven experience executing G7 currencies (Mandatory) and familiarity with key SEA currencies (e.g., HKD, IDR, PHP, VND).
• Proven team management experience (small team leadership experience is acceptable).
• Excellent stakeholder management and external client‑facing skills; comfortable engaging directly with counterparties and collaborating closely with sales teams (pure traders must demonstrate strong commercial and communication skills).
• Native/Fluent communication skills in English; Mandarin and Cantonese are a big plus.

Preferred Qualifications (Good-to-Have)

• Experience with electronic FX (eFX) execution systems and platforms.
• Understanding of or passion for crypto assets, stablecoins, and digital asset markets.
• Exposure to cross‑border payments, corporate FX, or payment rails.

Vision & Mission:

• OSL is the first SFC-licensed digital asset platform in Hong Kong and a PayFi innovator. Through stablecoin payments, cross‑border settlement and global licensing, we are building the next‑generation payments network. Stablecoins have become everyday money across emerging markets and are widely viewed as blockchain’s "killer app", with industry focus shifting from token issuance to real‑world consumer and enterprise payment adoption. The strongest growth lies in cross‑border B2B payments, where providers embedding stablecoins into corporate settlement flows can capture significant volume and float. Long‑term defensibility comes from regulatory licences, banking partners and cross‑border corridors.
• OSL holds or has acquired licences in 11 jurisdictions, and expanding into Europe, Brazil, Southeast Asia and Africa through acquisitions and licence applications. With Banxa and OSL Pay, we embed stablecoin settlement into bank accounts and card networks, support 150+ digital assets, and provide 24/7 fiat–stablecoin conversion. As a regulated pioneer with a startup mindset, we believe the future of payments will be driven by real adoption and scalable deployment, not technology narratives. We welcome builders who are passionate about crypto and payments to join us in shaping compliant, global payment infrastructure.