Ph3Role Overview /h3pWe are seeking an Emerging Markets FX Trader with deep expertise in African, LATAM, and Asian currencies. The ideal candidate will manage illiquid and restricted FX markets, execute OTC and interbank trades, and design hedging and liquidity frameworks to support high‑volume cross‑border payment flows. The role requires strong trading capability and infrastructure expertise, including building and optimizing FX trading systems, hedging engines, and liquidity connectivity. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliManage proprietary and flow‑driven FX trading positions across Emerging Market currencies, focusing on African (NGN, KES, ZAR, GHS), LATAM (ARS, BRL, MXN), and Asian (IDR, VDN, etc.). /liliSource and maintain deep liquidity relationships with banks, brokers, and OTC desks across relevant regions. /liliExecute spot, forwards, NDFs, swaps, and OTC trades to optimize execution quality and manage currency exposure. /liliMonitor market developments, capital controls, and liquidity dynamics across EM FX markets. /li /ulh3Hedging Strategy Risk Management /h3ulliDesign and implement FX hedging strategies to manage corporate or client‑driven exposures. /liliOptimize hedging efficiency across multiple liquidity venues, including banks, ECNs, OTC desks, and crypto liquidity pools. /liliDevelop models for dynamic hedging, inventory risk management, and spread optimization. /liliMonitor risk limits, PnL, and exposure across currency books. /li /ulh3Trading Infrastructure Systems /h3ulliWork closely with engineering and product teams to build and enhance FX trading and hedging infrastructure. /liliBuild automated hedging engines, liquidity aggregation systems, smart order routing, and pricing and risk management tools. /liliIntegrate connectivity with banks, ECNs, and liquidity providers via APIs or FIX protocols. /liliImprove execution automation, latency optimization, and real‑time exposure monitoring. /li /ulh3Market Development /h3ulliIdentify and onboard new liquidity providers and OTC trading partners across emerging markets. /liliBuild pricing frameworks for illiquid currency pairs and support new corridor launches. /liliContribute to development of scalable FX infrastructure supporting global payments and settlement flows. /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulli5–10+ years of FX trading experience in Emerging Markets. /liliStrong experience trading African currencies: NGN, KES, ZAR, GHS, EGP. /liliExperience working at Global banks, EM FX trading firms, Payment/fintech companies, Crypto exchanges or market makers. /liliProven experience executing OTC and institutional‑sized FX trades. /li /ulh3Technical Expertise /h3ulliDeep understanding of FX market microstructure in illiquid markets, NDF markets, offshore hedging, and capital controls. /liliHands‑on experience building or optimizing FX trading systems, hedging engines, liquidity aggregation platforms. /liliFamiliarity with FIX connectivity, API‑based trading systems, and algorithmic execution. /li /ulh3Preferred Qualifications /h3ulliExperience supporting high‑volume cross‑border payment flows or treasury operations. /liliExperience trading EM FX through both traditional banks and alternative liquidity sources. /liliFamiliarity with stablecoin or crypto liquidity markets in emerging economies. /liliBackground in building or scaling FX market‑making operations. /liliStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills. /liliAbility to operate across global teams and fast‑paced environments. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr