Head of Trading Operations & Risk - Forex
Core
Lead global trading operations and risk management for a high-growth international Forex brokerage, ensuring system integrity, regulatory compliance, and real-time risk monitoring across multi-asset platforms.
Role type
Senior Head of Trading Operations & Risk (Forex/CFD)
Builds
Scalable trading infrastructure, real-time risk monitoring tools, and compliant operational workflows for a global brokerage.
Domain
Financial Services / Forex & CFD Markets / Regulated Brokerage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
FX/CFD trading operations expertise, risk management frameworks, MT4/MT5 platform integration, regulated brokerage leadership, real-time risk monitoring, cross-functional team management, liquidity provider liaison, regulatory reporting (ESMA, offshore), automation of risk processes.
Preferred skills
AI/automation-based risk systems, FIX protocol knowledge, institutional/high-frequency trading models, cross-border regulatory frameworks.
Technologies
MT4, MT5, FIX protocol, AI/automation tools
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day trading operations ensuring system integrity and trade accuracy; Develop and maintain real-time risk monitoring tools and escalation protocols; Lead integration of MT4/MT5 platforms with internal and external systems; Ensure regulatory reporting compliance across multiple jurisdictions; Supervise cross-functional teams in risk, trading ops, and post-trade; Liaise with liquidity providers and technology vendors; Advise senior leadership on operational risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope