Global Trader

Summary

Join dLocal as our Global Trader and execute foreign exchange (FX) operations across emerging markets, managing market risk, and ensuring effective liquidity management. You will design and implement hedging strategies, analyze macroeconomic and geopolitical factors affecting EM currencies, and manage short-term liquidity positioning. The role requires optimizing execution quality using trading platforms and collaborating with various teams. You will maintain banking partner relationships and prepare market updates and performance reports. This position demands strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and deep market knowledge.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in FX trading, preferably with a focus on emerging markets
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Proven knowledge of risk management and hedging techniques in volatile environments
• Strong understanding of liquidity management and capital flows
• Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills
• Fluent English is a must; additional languages are a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Self-starter, adaptable, and comfortable operating in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

• Executing and monitoring global FX operations across multiple emerging markets
• Designing and implementing hedging strategies to manage currency and liquidity exposures
• Analyzing macroeconomic and geopolitical factors affecting EM currencies
• Managing short-term liquidity positioning across entities
• Optimizing execution quality using trading platforms, direct counterparties, and market data tools
• Collaborating closely with Treasury, Risk, Finance, and Local Market teams to align strategy and execution
• Maintaining strong relationships with banking partners and trading platforms
• Executing FX operations and developing strategies using stablecoins, where applicable
• Preparing and presenting market updates, trading performance, and risk exposure reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Crypto markets and digital assets is a strong plus
• Experience working with Bloomberg, 360T, or other trading systems is considered a plus
• Master’s degree (Finance/Economics or related) is preferred but not mandatory

Benefits

• Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe!*
• Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance
• Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity
• Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded
• Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription
• Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes
• Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!
• DLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!