Head of FX Trading (Execution)

Head of FX Trading (Execution)

Full-Time 75600 - 92400 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Story Terrace Inc.

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead FX trading execution and manage a focused team of traders.
  • Company: Join 3S Money, a dynamic fintech reinventing international business banking.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, stock options, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture with a commitment to employee growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-energy team with global reach.
  • Qualifications: 7+ years in FX execution with strong analytical and communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.

Hybrid working: up to 2 remote working days weekly.

We are seeking an experienced

Head of FX Trading (Execution) to lead and oversee the institutions FX trading management.

This is an important role within our Electronic Money Institution responsible for ensuring efficient FX execution, optimal liquidity across multiple currencies jurisdictions, and full compliance with FCA and EU Regulators safeguarding rules.

The successful candidate will bridge market execution, supporting both day-to-day operations and strategic growth.

Our mission

3S Money is reinventing international business banking.

Founded in 2018, our mission is to help growing businesses send, receive and exchange money in over 190 countries.

With offices in five countries and over 200 employees, you’ll be joining a high-energy, high-impact team that’s achieved profitability and has a wealth of opportunity ahead.

Our culture

At 3S Money, we believe in caring personally, staying curious and making an impact through collaboration not competition.

Our culture is genuinely transparent with minimal hierarchy and a commitment to each employee’s professional growth.

  • What you’ll be doing
  • FX Execution
  • Overseeingand leading day-to-day FXtradeexecutionwithinasmall focusedteam of traders.
  • As required provide back up for trade and execution of FX spots and FX forwards trades.
  • Support and control end of day FX trades reconciliations process
  • Deliveringbestexecutionacrossplatformsandcounterparties, inlinewithregulatoryandinternalstandards.
  • Trackingspreads, costs, andexecutionperformancetomaintainoperationalefficiency.
  • Managingrelationshipswithliquidityproviderstoensurecompetitivepricingandreliableaccess.
  • Shaping FXexecutionstrategiestooptimisepricing, reducecosts, andmanage FXrisk.
  • Partneringwithinternal ITteamstosupportautomationandtherolloutofnew FXproducts.
  • Beingcomfortabletocreate, manage, andperiodicallyadjustthedesk’sproceduresandmanuals.
  • People Management and Leadership
  • Lead, manage, andmentora Teamof FXExecution Desktraders
  • Setclearobjectives, performancemetrics, andaccountabilitystandardsforteammembers
  • Conductperiodicperformancereviews
  • Actasanescalationpointforthedeskstaffonorganisationalissues, operationalchallenges, andexecutionrisks

About you, you have

  • 7+years’experiencein FXexecutionideallywithinan EMI, fintech, orfinancialinstitution.
  • Deepunderstandingof FXmarkets, tradeexecutionmechanicsforspotandforwardcontracts, andliquidityriskframeworks.
  • Workingknowledgeof FCAregulatoryobligations, includingsafeguardingandbestexecutionstandards.
  • Aprovenabilitytomanageandgrowrelationshipswithbanks, PSPs, andliquidityproviders.
  • Stronganalyticalmindsetwithprecisioninproblem-solvinganddecision-making.
  • Excellentcommunicationskillsandconfidenceinengagingcross-functionalstakeholders.

In return for your hard work

  • Competitive Salary + plus stock options (after 12 months) & benefits
  • Hybrid working setup in our wonderful city-centre office
  • We foster non-BAU projects in our team, we want you to explore new avenues and expand your expertise to benefit your professional pathway & our teams.
  • And much, much more….
  • Our commitment to you

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We make recruiting decisions based on your experience, skills and personality.

Our passion and focus will always be to work with the best people.

We’re creating services for everyone, so it’s imperative we work with everyone.

Our diverse team has been the foundations to our success in building more efficient products, making better decisions and establishing an all-inclusive place to work.

Applicants of all backgrounds are hugely encouraged to apply and discover the 3S way.

Our recruitment practices

While all of our interviews will be with employees over Teams, we do use AI in our process and record our interviews to continually improve our practices.

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Head of FX Trading (Execution) employer: Story Terrace Inc.

At Story Terrace Inc., we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Marketing Director in the UK, you will not only lead a talented team but also enjoy competitive benefits such as a substantial salary, private health insurance, and ample vacation time, all while contributing to meaningful growth and brand development in a forward-thinking environment.

Story Terrace Inc.

Contact Details:

Story Terrace Inc. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of FX Trading (Execution)

FX Trade Execution
Liquidity Management
Regulatory Compliance (FCA and EU)
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
People Management