Head of Desk (Fintech/Cryptocurrency) at Black Pen Recruitment

Are you an entrepreneurially minded individual that has a keen interest in crypto assets, fintech and startups?

Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our client, an exciting global cryptocurrency platform and OTC brokerage is seeking to employ a Head of Desk - Africa to join their rapidly growing team in Kenya. You will head up the African based trading/dealing desk.

The ideal individual will be someone with a network in the African crypto-asset ecosystem who can build relationships and partnerships with multiple trading counterparties as we execute on our African roadmap.

Working Hours: Crypto is a 24/7 market and will require non-traditional working hours (outside of normal 8:00-17:00) and the occasional weekend shift.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, and/or related field. 
• Fluent in English with strong analytical ability.
• CFA would be an advantage.
• 4-7 years’ experience working for a regulated financial institution (bank or broker-dealer), fintech or crypto-asset business. 
• Cryptoasset trading experience (personally or professionally) will be advantageous.

Key Skills:

• Analytical & numerical skills.
• Able to multitask while quickly processing and reacting to new information. 
• Ability to think conceptually while effectively executing day to day trading responsibilities. 
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Building relationships and partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day management of the African trading desk and implementing/managing the entire trading workflow.
• Provide timely and accurate execution of trades (FX & crypto) for the company’s corporate clients.
• Working closely with the Global Head of Trading to source and manage trading counterparty relationships in Africa.
• Taking responsibility for the African desks net trading revenue.
• Developing and implementing new risk management frameworks, processes, and best practices.
• Identifying & analyzing trading opportunities across core African markets (arbitrage etc.) 
• Overseeing and reporting on trading activities (volumes & margins) for the African region.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline business processes and systems.
• Working with several key stakeholders in the business on new/existing projects

Personal Characteristics

• A high level of integrity and a sound work ethic. Ambitious and keen to work hard with high energy levels.
• Independent and open-minded. 
• Attention to detail with the aptitude and interest to quickly understand the details and be prepared to ‘roll-up sleeves’ when necessary. Must be a team player.
• Ability to think conceptually while effectively executing day to day trading responsibilities. 
• Must be numerate and analytical.
• Must be “hungry” to assume the opportunity and excited to “step up” into the role.