Join the Pioneer Crypto Brand in the Philippines!

Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services.

Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.

The FX Trader will lead and manage foreign exchange trading operations to optimize profitability, ensure liquidity, and manage currency risk. This role is critical to the execution of fiat-crypto and fiat-fiat exchange strategy, playing a pivotal part in managing day-to-day currency flows, spreads, and arbitrage opportunities across various platforms and markets.

Responsibilities

Execute and manage FX trades in local and international currency pairs, ensuring competitiveness and profitability while minimizing risk
Monitor market movements and trends to inform pricing strategies and hedging positions
Manage liquidity across fiat pools (PHP, USD, etc.) to support customer transactions and treasury operations
Analyze spreads, pricing, and arbitrage opportunities across exchanges (e.g., local banks, OTC desks, crypto exchanges)
Work with Product and Engineering teams to automate and optimize pricing and trade execution
Develop and maintain FX risk models and strategies to mitigate exposure due to market volatility
Ensure compliance with BSP and AML regulations related to FX operations
Collaborate with the finance, compliance, and legal teams to ensure proper documentation, controls, and reporting of all FX activities
Prepare and present daily/weekly trade reports, P&L summaries, and risk analysis to senior management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field; MBA or CFA is a plus
Minimum 3 years of experience in FX trading, treasury, or market-making, preferably in fintech, crypto, or banking
Strong knowledge of currency markets, trading platforms, and execution algorithms
Proven track record of profitable trading and risk management
Familiarity with crypto markets, stablecoins, and fiat on/off ramps is a strong advantage
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills
Experience with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or similar market tools; familiarity with APIs or trading system integrations is a plus

Join the Coins Team Now!

Meaningful Collaborations - The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with other relevant teams to carry out implementations that will improve and create an impact on customer experience.

Scalable Growth - Be part of a fast-growing organization with the vision to expand its territories outside APAC which will provide opportunities for career advancement.

A Space For Bright Ideas - Let your bright ideas be converted into meaningful changes! Coins culture welcomes new ideas backed up by data to create an impact.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.