Head of Trading & Data
Job Description
Our client is an international B2B service provider supporting FX and CFD brokers, delivering specialised solutions across trading, risk, data, and business operations.
Location: Hybrid – Malta
Responsibilities:
We are looking for an experienced Head of Trading & Data to oversee and coordinate two key functions: Data & Business Intelligence and Risk Management.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring that trading, risk, and business data are effectively connected to support commercial performance, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and act as the bridge between Trading, Risk, Data, Technology, and Commercial teams.
Lead and oversee the Data & BI and Risk Management functions, including team development and performance.
Establish a data-driven approach to trading performance, risk management, and business decision-making.
Monitor and analyse trading activity, client behaviour, profitability, exposure, execution quality, and key trading KPIs.
Oversee risk frameworks and ensure effective identification, monitoring, and mitigation of trading and operational risks.
Work with Trading and Technology teams to improve execution, liquidity, trading infrastructure, and data quality.
Ensure management has accurate and actionable reports, dashboards, and business intelligence.
Identify trends, anomalies, risks, and commercial opportunities through data analysis.
Provide senior management with strategic recommendations based on trading, risk, and business data.
Drive cross-functional projects involving Trading, Risk, Data, Technology, Finance, and Operations.
Requirements:
4+ years of relevant experience within FX/CFD, brokerage, trading, liquidity, or financial services.
Previous senior leadership experience across Trading, Risk, Data/BI, or a combination of these functions.
Strong understanding of FX/CFD trading models, execution, liquidity, exposure, and broker operations.
Good knowledge of A-Book, B-Book and hybrid models, trading performance, and client flow analysis.
Strong analytical and commercial mindset with the ability to translate data into business decisions.
Experience managing or overseeing multidisciplinary teams, ideally including Risk and Data/BI.
Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills.
Experience with trading technologies and/or BI environments is highly desirable.
What’s in it for you?
Our client offers an exciting, challenging role in a collaborative, dynamic environment. The right person will find many career growth opportunities in their company, whether you want to advance your technical skills or aspire to leadership in the future.
Benefits:
Hybrid working model
Energetic and dynamic working environment
Competitive salary
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Industry
- Forex
About Hireroo
We redefine recruitment by focusing on a rich back to basics approach that focuses on genuine relationship building both with our clients and our candidates, offering a truly bespoke service that revolves around that perfect match. With global reach and equipped with profound industry insights and an extensive network, we have now earned the trust of globally recognized iGaming and fintech companies. Standing firmly as the go-to partner for these industry leaders, collaborating on numerous local and global HR projects, we take pride in our role as true lifetime partners for both our clients and candidates.