FX Trader (Crypto/Fintech/Payments)

Black Pen Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech recruitment agency is seeking an experienced FX Trader to execute and manage FX trading strategies supporting cross-border payments. The role requires 5–10+ years of trading experience, strong knowledge of G10 and Asian currency markets, and familiarity with electronic trading platforms. As part of a remote work setup, you will optimize pricing for cross-border transactions, monitor market trends, and collaborate with internal teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of FX trading experience in bank, fintech, or trading firm.
• Strong understanding of G10 and Asian currency market.
• Experience with electronic trading platforms and liquidity aggregation.

Responsibilities

• Execute FX trades (spot, forwards, swaps) for liquidity and hedging.
• Monitor market trends, volatility, and macroeconomic indicators.
• Optimize pricing and spreads for cross-border transactions.
• Manage FX exposure and implement hedging strategies.
• Collaborate with treasury, payments, and product teams.
• Maintain relationships with liquidity providers and counterparties.
• Ensure adherence to risk limits and internal controls.

Skills

FX trading experience

Understanding of G10 and Asian currency markets

Experience with electronic trading platforms

Knowledge of digital assets/crypto markets

Strong quantitative skills

Decision-making skills under pressure

Job description

Our client is a Singapore based fintech group with regional hubs in Lithuania and Dubai, and operations in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Their operation is fully legal and compliant, with licenses in multiple countries and jurisdictions globally. Via their flagship product, they offer a cross-border payment solution infrastructure for money transfer operators, local banks, and corporates. With their mobile application, their retail customers and SMEs across Southeast Asia can send money to their families, friends, and business partners around the world.

Role Overview

Execute and manage FX trading strategies to support cross-border payments and digital asset flows.

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace: Remote

Location: Singapore/Hong Kong

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of FX trading experience (bank, fintech, or trading firm
• Strong understanding of G10 and Asian currency market
• Experience with electronic trading platforms and liquidity aggregation
• Knowledge of digital assets/crypto markets is a strong plus
• Strong quantitative and decision-making skills under pressure

Responsibilities

• Execute FX trades (spot, forwards, swaps) to support liquidity and hedging needs
• Monitor market trends, volatility, and macroeconomic indicators
• Optimize pricing and spreads for cross-border transactions
• Manage FX exposure and implement hedging strategies
• Collaborate with treasury, payments, and product teams
• Maintain relationships with liquidity providers and counterparties
• Ensure adherence to risk limits and internal controls