FX Stablecoin Trader

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

Trading Strategy & Execution

• 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

  • Digital asset ecosystem blockchain fundamentals on-/off-ramp mechanics

  • Liquidity management & treasury funding cycles

• Advanced Excel / Sheets required; Python SQL or scripting skills are advantageous.

Key Competencies

• 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.