Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Emerging Markets FX Trader with deep expertise in African currencies to join our global trading & liquidity team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing illiquid and restricted FX markets, executing OTC and interbank trades, and designing robust hedging and liquidity frameworks to support high-volume cross-border payment flows. This role requires both strong trading capability and infrastructure expertise, including building and optimizing FX trading systems, hedging engines, and liquidity connectivity with banks, brokers, and OTC counterparties.
Key ResponsibilitiesFX Trading & Liquidity ManagementManage proprietary and flow-driven
FX trading positions across Emerging Market currencies
, with a focus on
African (e.g., NGN, KES, ZAR, GHS)
on markets.Source and maintain
deep liquidity relationships with banks, brokers, and OTC desks
across relevant regions.Execute
spot, forwards, NDFs, swaps, and OTC trades
to optimize execution quality and manage currency exposure.Monitor
market developments, capital controls, and liquidity dynamics
across EM FX markets.
Hedging Strategy & Risk ManagementDesign and implement
FX hedging strategies
to manage corporate or client-driven exposures.Optimize hedging efficiency across
multiple liquidity venues including banks, ECNs, OTC desks, and crypto liquidity pools
where relevant.Develop models for
dynamic hedging, inventory risk management, and spread optimization
.Monitor risk limits, PnL, and exposure across currency books.
Trading Infrastructure & SystemsWork closely with engineering and product teams to build and enhance
FX trading and hedging infrastructure
, including:Automated
hedging enginesLiquidity aggregation systemsSmart order routingPricing and risk management toolsIntegrate connectivity with
banks, ECNs, and liquidity providers
via APIs or FIX protocols.Improve
execution automation, latency optimization, and real-time exposure monitoring
.
Market DevelopmentIdentify and onboard
new liquidity providers and OTC trading partners
across emerging markets.Build pricing frameworks for
illiquid currency pairs
and support new corridor launches.Contribute to the development of
scalable FX infrastructure
supporting global payments and settlement flows.
RequirementsExperience5–10+ years of FX trading experience
in Emerging Markets.Strong experience trading
African currencies
, such as:Africa: NGN, KES, ZAR, GHS, EGPExperience working at:Global banksEM FX trading firmsPayment / fintech companiesCrypto exchanges or market makersProven experience executing
OTC and institutional-sized FX trades
.
Technical ExpertiseDeep understanding of:FX market microstructure in illiquid marketsNDF markets and offshore hedgingCapital controls and FX regulatory frameworksHands-on experience building or optimizing:FX trading systemsHedging enginesLiquidity aggregation platformsFamiliarity with
FIX connectivity, API-based trading systems, and algorithmic execution
.
SkillsStrong quantitative and analytical capabilities.Ability to operate in
high-volatility and fragmented liquidity environments
.Strong network within
EM FX liquidity providers and OTC trading desks
.Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting
high-volume cross-border payment flows or treasury operations
.Experience trading
EM FX through both traditional banks and alternative liquidity sources
.Familiarity with
stablecoin / crypto liquidity markets in emerging economies
.Background in
building or scaling FX market-making operations
.Strong analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to operate across global teams and fast paced environments
Vision & MissionOSL 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 Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Bermuda and Indonesia, and is expanding into Europe, Brazil, Southeast Asia and Africa through acquisitions and licence applications. With OSL Pay and StableX, 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.