Head of Sales Trading

OSL; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

OSL is seeking a Head of Trading - APAC to lead our OTC trading desk in the APAC region. The role blends hands-on execution across traditional FX and digital assets with driving growth and client engagement.

You will mentor a 7–10 person team, bridging traditional FX liquidity with crypto/digital asset solutions, while maintaining strong client relationships and coordinating with Sales, Risk, and Compliance.

Qualifications

• 6 to 15 years of trading or sales trading experience in FX, securities, or payment companies.
• Active or recent SFC Type 1 Licensed Representative status in Hong Kong.
• Proven experience executing G7 currencies; familiarity with SEA currencies (HKD, IDR, PHP, VND) is a plus.
• Proven team management experience; capable of leading a 7–10 member desk.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication; comfort with counterparties and sales teams.
• Native/Fluent English; Mandarin and Cantonese are a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, build, and scale a high-performing OTC sales trading desk across multiple jurisdictions globally.
• Set desk performance targets, manage P&L, optimize trading strategies, and drive best practices.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Risk, Compliance and Technology to streamline liquidity and trade lifecycle management.
• Provide hands-on execution of voice and electronic trades, focusing on G7 and SEA currency pairs.
• Maintain active client exposure; work with internal sales to pitch ideas and onboard flows.
• Strengthen relationships with institutional clients, corporates, and counterparties to maximize flow.

Skills

FX Trading

Leadership

Client Engagement

Regulatory Compliance

Mentoring

Job description

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.
• Licensing Requirement: SFC Type 1 Licensed Representative

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.