Treasury Associate London
Job description
ABOUT LEATHERBACK We are Leatherback, and we provide a single access point that empowers individuals and businesses to be truly global. We do this by building best-in-class financial, payment, and commerce solutions that remove barriers to global growth and mobility for all citizens of the world. Leatherback is a global digital cross-border payments service provider positioned to transform how treasury solutions are delivered to businesses and individuals in frontier countries. We are licensed in the United Kingdom (AEMI), Canada (MSB), Nigeria (PSSP), and Ethiopia (MTO) and operate from over 13 countries. If you are cut out to be part of a technology company that enables global finance, payment, commerce, and lifestyle opportunities, this role was specially curated for you. Overview: The role requires someone with a strong analytical mindset, a good knowledge of the financial market, familiarity with foreign exchange risk and a drive to perform. It entails providing engaging clients and other partner FX institutions to execute trades. While a junior role, it’s one with high visibility, responsibility, and opportunity for growth for the right candidate. Responsibilities: Buy and sell currencies to leverage on the opportunities presented by anticipated market movements, based on identified FX gaps, in line with existing policies and without breaching stipulated trading limits. Manage risk across the various currencies/currency pairs, including G10 and other emerging market currencies, for which quotes are provided. Maintain and improve established and new relationships with partner FX institutions, accept trade orders, and grow trade volumes pricing. Review reports and stay updated on relevant financial, economic and political news item Liaise with relevant teams for prompt settlement of trades executed and conduct daily reconciliation of position across all currencies held. Daily interaction with the sales team and customers regarding order placement and execution Maintains an excellent level of customer service with clients both internal and external. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline, including Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics or related fields Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience Experience in the financial services industry preferably in a foreign exchange trading role Strong quantitative and analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Strong negotiation, interpersonal and relationship management skills. Strong sense of urgency Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to detail Experience with standard productivity tools, including microsoft office suite Strong written and verbal communication skills Benefits Wfh - hybrid structure: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Wellness and gym membership - Celebrations of anniversaries and birthdays PTO, Parental Leave, and Compassionate Leave Happy hours and relaxation areas on-site Inter-departmental transfer Possibility of relocation to other company branches. To apply, please visit our career page: https://leatherback.co/company/careers
