Head Of Trading

Lumepay; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth fintech company in Cape Town is seeking a Head of Trading to manage real-time market making and client negotiations across spot FX and crypto markets. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in pricing and risk management. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to collaborate with developers on trading infrastructure improvements.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in spot or derivative market making, proficient in trading strategies.
• Prior experience in OTC, institutional crypto or FX trading is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in pricing, risk management, and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Real-time market making and pricing across spot FX and crypto pairs.
• Direct client negotiation and involvement in pricing engines development.
• Collaborate with developers and quants on trading system enhancements.

Skills

Market making

Client negotiation

Pricing engines

Trading infrastructure

Risk management

Hedging techniques

Centralized and decentralized crypto venues

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering

Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CA, FASSA)

Job description

About Lumepay

We are a high-growth fintech company building the next generation of payment infrastructure across Africa.

Our mission is to make money movement seamless, inclusive, and scalable across borders.

We operate at the intersection of financial innovation and real-world impact, empowering businesses and consumers with tools to thrive in a rapidly digitizing economy.

Role Description

We are looking for a commercially driven and technically savvy Head of Trading to join our trading team.

The role involves real-time market making and pricing across spot FX and crypto pairs, direct client negotiation, and active involvement in developing and improving pricing engines and trading infrastructure.

This is a hybrid role requiring deep market insight, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to collaborate with developers and quants on trading system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CA, FASSA) are advantageous but not required.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in spot or derivative market making, proficient in trading strategies and executing trading operations.
• Prior experience in OTC, institutional crypto or FX trading is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in pricing, risk management, and client interaction in fast-moving markets.
• Experience with hedging techniques to manage financial risk.
• Experience with both centralized and decentralized crypto venues is a strong advantage.