FX Trader

About the role

You will be a member of the FX team in WorldRemit. The role holder will be responsible for developing and managing the firm's FX activities, opportunities and exposures in the Francophone West Africa region. The role will be split between trading & execution and business development.

As a member of WorldRemit’s FX team you will aim high, embrace challenge and always do what’s right; acting with integrity and building trust as you contribute to the company’s technical direction and long term decision making.

Reporting to the Head of FX, you will:

• Build out and development of the Francophone West Africa FX business

• Accurate execution and confirmation of FX trades on behalf of WR

• Working extensively with commercial, network & finance partners to drive existing and new business opportunities

• Developing and maintaining relationships with banks and liquidity providers to ensure competitive FX pricing within the region, becoming the first point of contact in the region

• Regular travel  to develop ‘onshore’ commercial relationships

• Develop the region to become a significant contributor to the Global Treasury P&L

• Create & deliver FX content for commercial presentations

• Build and document FX / commercial opportunities to senior management

• Ensuring that FX / Treasury risks are managed effectively in the region

• Maintaining a close relationship with Treasury middle and back office through regular interactions to ensure seamless operational processing of FX deals

What we’re looking for from you

• Significant experience in FX or global financial markets businesses

• Strong business development & negotiation skills / experience

• Strong understanding of African local FX markets & regulatory environments / conventions

• Understanding and or experience of cross border payments

• Experience of eFX and pricing / risk management systems

• Analytical and logical approach to problem solving.

• Proven competitive drive to achieve results

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English/French Speaking) 

• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels

• Ability to communicate complex information effectively