Senior FX Sales Trader - Africa

The job overview for this role is that it is a member of the Group Treasury team in WorldRemit, responsible for developing and managing the firm's FX activities in the Africa region with a focus on B2B. The role involves trading and execution, as well as business development. The role holder will work closely with commercial, network, and finance partners to drive existing and new business opportunities. They will also be responsible for developing relationships with banks and liquidity providers, managing FX and Treasury risks, and ensuring seamless operational processing of FX deals.

• Build out and develop the Africa B2B business
• Execution and confirmation of FX trades on behalf of Zepz
• Work extensively with commercial, network & finance partners to drive existing and new business opportunities
• Develop and maintain 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 within Africa (MEA) 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
• Ensure that FX / Treasury risks are managed effectively in the region
• Maintain a close relationship with Treasury middle and back office through regular interactions to ensure seamless operational processing of FX deals

• Significant experience in FX or global financial markets businesses
• Strong business development & negotiation skills / experience
• A strong B2B FX / Payments client portfolio (desirable)
• Strong understanding of MEA 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
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively

• Unlimited Annual Leave
• Private Medical Cover
• Retirement
• Life Assurance
• Parental Leave
• Remote-first organization
• Workspaces available
• Free meals for on-site employees
• Secondary perks (cycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts)
• Fully distributed team
• Diverse language capabilities
• Commitment to vision and purpose
• Rolling basis application review
• Visa sponsorship opportunities
• Use of Metaview for interviews (optional)
• Inclusive and supportive environment