FX & Treasury Quantitative Analyst

TransferGo is a growing fintech scale-up on a mission to make the world a fairer place for migrants. We strive to provide tailored, more affordable financial services that make people's hard-earned money go further. Now in our 13th year, with close to 400 employees in offices across Europe and the UK, we’re crafting a brilliant, relevant product that makes a difference in people's lives and the well-being of their families. 

We’ve come this far by building a talented, diverse workforce on a fair culture and our strong values. Having this strong team of employees, we can serve those who really need our product to make their lives better. 

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced FX Trading and Data Analytics Specialist to join our Treasury team. This role combines expertise in foreign exchange (FX) trading with a strong focus on data analysis, including market data, customer transaction behavior, and the development of automated trading strategies and dashboards. The ideal candidate will drive optimisation, enhance risk management, and deliver actionable insights through advanced analytics.

Here’s what you’ll be doing as our FX & Treasury Quantitative Analyst

• Quantitative Analysis and Strategy:
• Analyse market data and customer transaction behavior using statistical methods to uncover trends and opportunities.
• Design, test, and implement automated FX trading strategies to enhance performance and reduce risk.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards (e.g., using Tableau or Power BI) to monitor trading metrics and market conditions.
• Process Optimisation:
• Assess treasury and FX trading workflows, systems, and data to identify inefficiencies and propose automated solutions.
• Optimise processes to improve operational efficiency and mitigate financial risks.
• Reporting and Insights:
• Produce regular reports on FX trading and treasury performance, leveraging quantitative analysis to provide actionable insights.
• Evaluate banking and hedging partners’ performance to minimise risks.
• FX Trading and Risk Management:
• Support execution of FX hedging transactions and management of FX risk exposure.
• Use modelling to inform trading decisions and risk strategies.

Here’s what we’d love from our new FX & Treasury Quantitative Analyst:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a financial institution or fintech, ideally within a Treasury or FX trading team.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and modeling using Python, R, or similar tools.
• Strong coding skills in SQL, VBA and/or Python for data analysis and automation.
• In-depth understanding of FX markets and products (spot, forwards; options a plus) and treasury instruments.
• Experience with FX trading platforms (e.g., 360T, FXALL, FXGO).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) for building dashboards.
• Exceptional ability to analyse complex datasets, identify patterns, and solve problems quantitatively.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high sense of accountability.
• Knowledge of asset and liability management (ALM) or risk management (liquidity, interest rate, or credit).
• Familiarity with other treasury products (e.g., money market, repo)

And if you can also do this stuff, even better:

• Advanced quantitative and statistical analysis.
• Expertise in developing algorithmic trading strategies and data visualisations.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong collaboration and communication across technical and non-technical teams.

What we believe

At TransferGo, we offer competitive rewards to all people. We know that recognition is about more than just money, and we’ve fostered a culture of kudos to shine a light on the great work throughout the business, and the people making it all happen. We hold regular in person events to connect with each other and help all our TransferNauts to grow with a generous training allowance. We believe that empowering people makes for a happier and more effective workforce. This means we enable anyone who wants to pursue initiatives that deliver real value for our migrant customers. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Starting from €2,200 - €2,900 (gross) per month, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a generous holiday allowance, competitive healthcare insurance, and a wellbeing package from day one.
• Annual Development Budget: €1,000 to invest in your personal and professional growth.
• Hybrid Working Environment: Flexibility to work from home and in the office, with most team members in the office two days a week.
• Pet-Friendly Office: If you’re near one of our offices, bring your furry friend along!
• Inclusive Culture: Regular in-person events, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration.
• Empowerment and Ownership: We believe in empowering our people to take initiative and drive meaningful change.

At TransferGo, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity,  marriage, civil partnership or any other protected category. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TransferGo. We look forward to meeting you! 

At TransferGo, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity,  marriage, civil partnership or any other protected category. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TransferGo. We look forward to meeting you!

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