Head of Trade

Key Responsibilities Establish and continuously enhance the company’s global treasury operations framework, including policies, processes, and risk control mechanisms. Lead day-to-day treasury activities including fund execution, cash positioning, settlement, and liquidity management to ensure efficiency and compliance in cross-border flows. Manage global liquidity and positions to optimize capital utilization and safeguard assets. Optimize settlement pathways and counterparties to reduce payment costs and improve turnaround times. Build and maintain strong relationships with global banks, payment institutions, clearing networks, and stablecoin ecosystems, while developing new channels in emerging markets. Design and implement treasury risk management frameworks covering FX, interest rate, liquidity, and counterparty risks. Drive the selection and implementation of treasury systems and tools to improve automation, transparency, and reporting capabilities. Partner cross-functionally with Compliance, Finance, Product, and Technology teams to ensure treasury operations align with business strategy and regulatory requirements. Support management in major capital planning, fund allocation, and new market expansion decisions. Requirements Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related disciplines. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in treasury, cash management, cross-border payments, or banking settlements, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of cross-border payments, clearing and settlement processes, liquidity management, and treasury risk frameworks. Practical experience in stablecoins, digital assets, or blockchain-based settlement solutions preferred. Established network and experience in building payment rails and banking channels in emerging markets. Proven track record in building and managing global treasury systems and frameworks. Experience in OTC Desk operations or large-scale trading management will be a strong advantage. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure. Deep understanding of Hong Kong and international financial regulatory environments, with strong compliance awareness. Strong communication and cross-cultural leadership skills; fluency in English is required, proficiency in Mandarin or other Asian languages is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Experience spanning both traditional finance and fintech/Web3, with exposure to innovative treasury solutions. Familiarity with multi-jurisdiction treasury structures, including cross-border liquidity pooling, multi-entity settlement frameworks, and banking partner diversification. Practical experience in emerging market payment corridors (e.g., Southeast Asia, Africa, LATAM, MENA), with established institutional resources and liquidity provider relationships. Hands-on experience with stablecoin settlement, crypto-to-fiat rails, and blockchain-based treasury operations. Prior involvement in OTC Desk operations, including large-scale FX, stablecoin, or digital asset transactions. Strong track record in treasury technology implementation (TMS, liquidity management systems, or blockchain-based solutions). Understanding of regulatory developments in Hong Kong, Singapore, and global payment hubs, especially in areas of digital payment tokens, cross-border RMB settlement, and stablecoin frameworks. CFA, ACT (Association of Corporate Treasurers), or equivalent professional qualifications are advantageous. What We Value Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment. Pragmatic, results-oriented attitude balancing compliance rigor with business needs. High learning agility, accountability, and collaborative spirit across functions and cultures. #J-18808-Ljbffr