FX Trader & Liquidity Specialist - Emerging Markets

💙 Our Mission

At NALA, we're building payments for the Next Billion. This means transforming how money moves into Africa, Asia and beyond. By building cutting-edge payment solutions, we’re simplifying financial transactions for individuals and businesses alike—helping them thrive in a global economy.

We’re driven by innovation, community, and the belief that everyone deserves access to reliable, efficient, and affordable financial services. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful change and shaping the future of fintech in Africa and Asia, join us and be part of a team that's revolutionising financial empowerment on a global scale.

🙌 Your Mission

In this role, you will focus on trading foreign exchange currencies in emerging markets, with a primary emphasis on Africa and Asia. You will be responsible for navigating both official and parallel exchange rates, leveraging your market insights to inform trading strategies. A key part of your mission will be building and maintaining strong relationships with liquidity partners such as banks, brokers, and other relevant entities, ensuring competitive pricing and liquidity management. You will monitor and analyse emerging FX markets, particularly in Africa and Asia, to drive proactive trading decisions and optimise performance for our remittance business.

🎯 Your responsibilities in this role

• Monitor and analyse foreign exchange markets, particularly in Africa and Asia, to inform and optimise trading strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with liquidity partners such as banks, brokers, and other relevant entities.
• Execute and manage FX trades in alignment with company policies, risk management guidelines, and market conditions.
• Assess market prices and benchmarks to ensure optimal trading decisions are made, with a focus on obtaining the best rates.
• Provide regular insights and forecasts on currency movements, supporting strategic decision-making for the business.
• Manage cash and liquidity efficiently, ensuring competitiveness in the rates and pricing we receive.
• Work with internal teams to ensure smooth execution and settlement of trades.
• Maintain accurate records of trading activities and prepare performance reports.

🔥 Must-Have Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an FX Trader within the financial services industry.
• Proven experience trading African currencies, including navigating both official and parallel markets.
• Experience working on the buy-side, specifically managing transactions involving the exchange of foreign currencies (EU, US, UK to African currencies and Asia).
• Strong relationship management skills, with a focus on developing and maintaining connections with liquidity partners.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret complex data and make informed decisions based on market signals.
• Experience with cash management, ensuring competitive pricing and liquidity management.
• Strong understanding of market trends, economic factors affecting currency movements, and relevant regulatory environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

💪 Nice-to-Have Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• Buy-side experience in FX trading or liquidity management.
• Experience in remittance or cross-border payments.

➡️ Interview Process

• 30-Minute Initial Interview
  Kick things off with a chat with our Senior Talent Partner. We'll discuss your background, the role, and your motivations to ensure we're aligned from the start.

• 30-Minute Interview with Senior Treasury Manager
  Next, you’ll have a conversation with our Senior Treasury Manager. This is your chance to dive deeper into the technical aspects of the role and discuss how your skills can contribute to the treasury team's goals.

• 1-Hour Final Interview with our COO
  The final step is a conversation with our Chief Operating Officer. This is an opportunity to align on your vision for the role, discuss your long-term career aspirations, and learn more about Nala’s overall strategy and culture.

⭐️ Benefits

• 35 Days Off: Enjoy an amazing 35 days of holidays to unwind and explore.
•  Birthday Leave: Celebrate your special day with a bonus day off to take off in that month
• Enhanced Parental Leave - We offer 16 weeks of full pay for the primary caregiver and 4 weeks of full pay for the secondary caregiver (After a 6-month probationary period)
•  Learning Budget: Fuel your growth with $1000 annually for learning and development.
•  Sarabi: Themed snacks and Friday lunch with a focus on building great working relationships with the team.
•  Global Workspace: Get access to WeWork locations worldwide.
•  Monthly Socials: Join fun social events every month for great times
•  Free Coffee: Enjoy barista-style coffee at your fingertips.
•  Office Fun: Play pool and table tennis when you need a break

Ready to take your FX trading expertise to the next level?

If you’re passionate about navigating emerging markets and have the skills to manage liquidity while driving trading strategies, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and join our dynamic team, where your expertise will make a real impact in enhancing economic opportunities across Africa and beyond.