FX Stablecoin Trader

Join Zepz: Breaking Down Borders, Together Our Meaningful Mission

At Zepz, we're all about breaking down barriers for our customers and our teammates. Our purpose is deeply personal, we provide a lifeline and deliver opportunities to cross-border communities that need it most through cutting edge finance and tech. Zepz is the power behind WorldRemit and Sendwave, driven by the mission to celebrate the incredible impact migrants have, both at home and abroad. We're not just moving money; we're building a world that truly recognizes and supports global connections.

Who You'll Be Joining

We look for mission-driven builders who thrive in a fast-paced environment connected to a true purpose. We’re an always developing team of experts that enjoy problem solving and bring clarity to tough challenges. At Zepz, we are Relentless Learners, always seeking feedback, and Responsible Owners, treating company resources like your own. We depend on Transparent Communicators who keep the team aligned through open, honest talk.

Our Core Commitments — What We Live By

Our vibrant and truly diverse culture is built on three core commitments, that guide how we work and interact:

• Integrity: We always do the right thing. It’s simple, but it’s the foundation of everything we build for our customers and each other.
• Outcomes: We work for our customers. Their success and prosperity are the results we focus on delivering.
• Velocity: We are fast! We maintain high energy levels and make smart decisions quickly, keeping us nimble and ahead of the curve.

About the role

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

• 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
• Liquidity management & treasury funding cycles
• Advanced Excel / Sheets required; Python, SQL or scripting skills are advantageous.
• 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.

Perks of Joining Our Team

We believe in empowering colleagues because we genuinely trust our team. Our culture is founded on this high trust, which naturally encourages the high ownership that drives us to meet our shared high expectations and deliver high performance. Our remote-first culture means you have the flexibility to work in your employing country wherever you feel the most focused and productive. This freedom comes with wonderful tailored, location-specific perks designed to support your whole life, not just your work. Think unlimited annual leave , great healthcare benefits, and employee discounts. We want you to thrive and focus entirely on making your biggest impact! In turn, we expect you to bring high ownership and commitment to your work. This is a place where we value trust and high performance, and we'll provide the environment and support needed for you to excel.

If you want to join us in our journey to help break barriers in financial access and improve lives globally, there's no better place or time to join.

Our global team of 800+ people is spread across six continents. We aspire to hire the best mix of people from former Olympians to YouTube influencers and we speak over twenty languages. This incredible diversity isn't a bonus; it's the engine that lets us serve the world.

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