David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a young financial/FX company led by a management team with over 20 years of experience. Their mission is to simplify trading complexities and deliver excellence to clients across multiple continents and countries. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the dealing operations and managing the risk associated with trading activities in the forex financial company.
Position: Head of Trading Operations
Location: remote, anywhere SEA or MENA region
Employment type: Service Agreement/Self-employment (no Employment contract option available)
Remuneration: fixed monthly payment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee and manage all dealing operations including trade execution, order management and liquidity provisioνιον
Develop and implement trading strategies to optimize performance and profitability
Monitor market conditions and ensure trades are executed within defined risk parameters
Ensure full compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Establish and maintain risk management frameworks, policies and procedures
Monitor trading exposure, positions and market movements to identify risks and opportunities
Implement and manage risk controls such as position limits, stop-loss and hedging strategies
Conduct regular risk assessments and stress testing to ensure portfolio resilience
Lead, manage and develop the dealing team to ensure high performance and best practice adherence
Provide coaching, guidance and continuous feedback to team members
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
Prepare and present regular reports on trading performance, risk exposure and compliance
Conduct post-trade analysis and evaluate effectiveness of trading strategies.
REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent command of English language
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field. Advanced
degree (e.g., MBA, CFA) is preferred
Proven experience in forex trading and risk management, with at least [2-3 years] of experience in a similar role within the financial industry
In-depth knowledge of financial markets, trading instruments, and risk management techniques
Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze complex trading data and market
information
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve performance targets
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels
Sound judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to make timely and informed decisions in a fast-paced trading environment
Proficiency in trading platforms, risk management systems, and financial analysis tools.
OFFER:
Competitive remuneration
An opportunity to build a company and grow in it
Private medical insurance
The freedom and flexibility of fully remote work
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
