Head of Trading: Real-Time FX & Crypto Market Making

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

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.