Fx Trading Principal (Fintech)

TL;DR

FX Trading Principal (Fintech): Executing and strategically managing the company’s FX activities across emerging and developed markets with an accent on market-making, risk mitigation, and relationship development. Focus on driving trading strategy, cultivating institutional and banking relationships, and mentoring junior team members.

Location: Paris or London, Abidjan, Bamako, Douala, Dakar, Kenya. This role can be based in any of our main offices and will require 3 days per week in the office

Company

hirify.global helps businesses in Africa pay their international suppliers quickly and efficiently.

What you will do

• Execute and oversee FX market transactions, ensuring disciplined risk management and compliance.
• Execute on the Treasury’s P&L priorities with a focus on revenue growth, cost efficiency, and liquidity optimisation.
• Provide macroeconomic insights and market intelligence to inform corporate decision-making and product design.
• Build, strengthen, and manage relationships with local and international banks, counterparties, and regulators across multiple regions, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Develop, backtest, and implement advanced trading strategies, tools, and platforms to enhance execution, speed, and market access.
• Mentor and train associates and treasury staff to strengthen the team’s market knowledge and execution capabilities.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in FX trading, market making, or treasury roles within financial institutions, brokerages, or fintechs.
• Demonstrated expertise in emerging market currencies, particularly African FX, and strong knowledge of G10 FX.
• Proven track record in a P&L generating position and delivering consistent revenue growth.
• Advanced understanding of financial risk management principles, in particular FX/liquidity, and hedging strategies.
• Strong macroeconomic awareness and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex market dynamics.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with established networks across financial institutions and regulators.

Nice to have

• Direct experience working with African local banks and central banks.
• Fluency in French
• Track record of scaling trading businesses in fintechs, startups, or high-growth companies.
• Experience with multi-currency corporate treasury operations across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

Culture & Benefits

• Full time position with competitive salary + benefits (including equity)
• Building a diverse, inclusive team.
• Accessibility support and different formats are provided during the interview process.