Chief Trader recruitment
Company
Western Union Business Solutions is a division of The Western Union Company, a NYSE-traded, Fortune 500 Company. We enable companies of all sizes to send and receive cross-border payments and manage foreign exchange. With deep expertise in moving funds around the globe, access to over 140 currencies, and a global financial network spanning more than 200 countries and territories, we help companies spend less time managing international financial transactions and more time growing their businesses.
We have extensive experience working with clients in a variety of sectors, including import and export, wine and spirits, agriculture, mining, and non-profit. We also offer customised solutions for legal, financial and educational institutions.
Role
In this Director role as the Chief Trader, you will be responsible for leading and engaging the FX Trading team through a period of change as well as managing foreign exchange risk for the Western Union business in the APAC region, contribute to the overall corporate objectives as well as providing business support to the sales organization and other functions in the region.
Responsibilities will include:
- People Management: leading, coaching and mentoring the FX Trading team
- Relationship Management: developing effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Financial: overall responsibility for the financial results of the Treasury department in the APAC region
Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience within a challenging and high performing environment with tertiary qualifications, AFMA Accreditation, and at least 5 years experience as a FX Trader. In addition to extensive knowledge of financial markets and regulatory requirements, FX products (FX Spot and Forwards, Options, and Exotic Options) and strong knowledge of electronic payment platforms
Why Join Us? Simple:
Be INSPIRED
DRIVEN to perform
Get CONNECTED
Be RESPONSIBLE for outcomes
Become a GAME-CHANGER
To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and current resume to WUBS-APAC.Careers@westernunion.com, only applications addressing the selection criteria will be considered.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal records and credit check for ASIC requirements.