FX Trader, SEA
About Us
We’re building the world’s leading cross-border fintech for emerging markets - empowering families, fueling local economies, and changing how millions access financial services.
Since our launch in 2019, we have transformed how money moves across borders with our operations spanning 6 out of 7 continents and covering both the busiest and most underserved (remittance) corridors. We tapped into a massive shift - from banks to phones - bringing digital finance to places where traditional systems never reached. The next stage of growth will fuel a network of services and products especially designed to make money more accessible to diaspora communities including local cards, and additional savings and payments features.
We’re growing fast, backed by world-class investors, and scaling a product that blends real world impact with cutting edge fintech innovation.
Here’s a little more:
Founded by Harvard grads and 3-time founders who previously built Segovia (acquired) and GiveDirectly (>$300M revenue, fastest-growing NGO in the world)
Backed by top investors including Spark Capital, Canaan, Reid Hoffman, Breyer Capital, Unbound, Wamda, and more
Built by global top performers from Bain, Google, McKinsey, Uber, Checkout, Bolt, and beyond - we move fast, stay humble, and care deeply about our mission
Truly global team - 250+ people, 50+ nationalities, 50+ languages
Guided by our values - ownership, impact, humility, and heart - in deed, not just word
Role
The SEA FX Trader will be responsible for managing and optimizing foreign exchange (FX) trading activities across Southeast and East Asia. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of regional FX markets, strong relationships with local banks and liquidity providers, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to execute trades efficiently across multiple corridors.
Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in one or more regional languages (e.g., Filipino, Vietnamese, Thai, Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin) is strongly preferred to effectively communicate and negotiate with stakeholders across the region.
Responsibilities
Trading Execution: Execute FX trades across SEA currencies, ensuring optimal pricing, disciplined risk management, and efficient capital allocation.
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to build strong commercial and operational relationships.
Strategy Development: Contribute to the development of Taptap Send’s SEA FX strategy, working closely with growth and country teams to optimize sourcing, pricing, and working capital efficiency.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with local banks, liquidity providers, and other key market participants to ensure competitive rates and resilient liquidity.
Network Expansion: Proactively identify and establish new partnerships with financial institutions and liquidity providers to enhance trading opportunities, reduce concentration risk, and improve execution performance.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in FX trading or FICC sales, with exposure to Southeast Asian currencies.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. Advanced certifications or degrees (e.g., CFA) are a plus.
Languages: Fluency in English; proficiency in one or more SEA regional languages a plus
Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative capability, proficiency in trading systems and analytical tools, and a solid understanding of regional FX market dynamics.
Attributes: High attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Taptap Values
Impact first
Team next
Accept reality
Propose solutions
Win with grit
Be proactively candid, with yourself and others
Love the particular
Own it
Create positive energy
Maybe, even have fun
Taptap Send is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, experience and business need. We strongly encourage applications who are members of underrepresented communities to apply.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Any information you provide us in this respect will only be used to accommodate your requirements.
Note: we recognize imposter syndrome is real - any candidate that does not perfectly fit every characteristic of this role is still strongly encouraged to apply.