FX Stablecoin Trader

As an FX Stablecoin Trader here at Zepz you will be responsible for leading and executing high-value stablecoin and fiat currency trading strategies across multiple markets to maximize FX margins, manage liquidity, and mitigate market and operational risks. This role acts as a subject matter expert on digital FX trading—leveraging stablecoins to optimize trading execution in volatile or illiquid emerging markets.

Driving trading decisions, expand liquidity provider relationships, and ensure disciplined market risk management—while shaping the future of digital treasury and FX trading.

Key Responsibilities

Trading Strategy & Execution

• Lead stablecoin-to-fiat and fiat-to-stablecoin trading operations across exchanges, OTC desks, and liquidity providers.

• Own high-volume execution and P&L delivery across selected markets, ensuring best execution and minimization of trading slippage.

• Identify and capture arbitrage opportunities between official FX channels and digital asset markets.

• Use stablecoins strategically to overcome liquidity constraints in emerging markets (e.g., Africa, LATAM, APAC).

Risk & Liquidity Management

• Manage currency exposure, liquidity buffers, operational float, and intraday funding across multiple markets.

• Enforce discipline around trading limits, counterparty risk, and operational controls.

• Stay ahead of global regulatory developments affecting FX, stablecoins, and digital asset flows.

Platform & Automation Ownership

• Evaluate and onboard exchanges, market makers, and APIs for automation.

• Collaborate with product/engineering to streamline trading automation, reconciliation, and risk dashboards.         

Reporting & Insights

• Lead daily trade blotter and P&L reporting, communicating market movements, spreads, and trading insights to leadership.

• Produce weekly/monthly performance reporting, margin analysis, and efficiency improvements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

• 5+ years of experience in FX trading (preferably emerging markets, digital assets, or treasury roles).

• Proven track record of managing trading book(s) and delivering strong P&L.

• Experience trading stablecoins (USDT, USDC, EURC, etc.) on exchanges (Binance, Coinbase, Kraken), OTC desks, and P2P platforms.

• Strong grasp of:

  • FX spot market structures, pricing, spreads

  • Digital asset ecosystem, blockchain fundamentals, on-/off-ramp mechanics

  • Liquidity management & treasury funding cycles

• Advanced Excel / Sheets required; Python, SQL or scripting skills are advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Best-in-class execution discipline and decision-making under pressure.

• High analytical capability and a strong quantitative mindset.

• Ability to navigate high-volatility markets with confidence.

• Strong stakeholder communication and influence at leadership level.

• Integrity and commitment to compliant execution, even in opaque markets.

KPIs / Success Metrics

• FX trading profitability (gross margin %, net contribution).

• Liquidity efficiency (cost to trade, slippage reduction).

• Optimal utilization of trading capital / operational float.

• Accuracy, timeliness, and discipline of reporting.

• No breaches of counterparty, operational, or risk limits.