Director of Trading Analysis
Company Description
PayEman is a UK-based fintech startup building a Shariah-aligned financial ecosystem for Muslims and ethically conscious consumers. The company focuses on delivering modern financial services without interest, hidden fees, or ethical compromise. PayEman is developing a range of products including cross-border payments, remittances, digital wallets, charitable giving, BNPL, debit cards, and savings solutions. By combining technology with Islamic financial principles, PayEman aims to be a trusted one-stop platform for sending, spending, giving, and managing money. The team is driven by a commitment to financial inclusion, transparency, and making ethical finance accessible to everyone. Role Description The Director of Trading Analysis is a full-time remote role responsible for leading the design, evaluation, and optimization of trading strategies across PayEman’s product portfolio. This role oversees the analysis of trading performance, market trends, and risk exposures, ensuring alignment with Shariah-compliant and ethical finance principles. The Director will collaborate closely with finance, product, and risk teams to develop hedging frameworks, pricing models, and revenue optimization approaches for products such as cross-border payments and BNPL. Day-to-day responsibilities include building and managing analytical models, monitoring trading and liquidity positions, preparing insights-driven reports for leadership, and setting standards for data-driven decision-making. The role also involves mentoring team members, engaging with external partners when needed, and contributing to the strategic roadmap for PayEman’s trading and risk capabilities.
Qualifications
Strong expertise in Trading and Trading Strategies, including design, backtesting, and performance optimization. Solid foundation in Finance, with experience in pricing, risk assessment, and portfolio or balance sheet management. Demonstrated ability to design and implement Hedging approaches to manage market, currency, and liquidity risks. Experience collaborating with Sales or commercial teams to align trading decisions with revenue and customer objectives. Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, or R) and financial modeling. Prior leadership experience in trading, treasury, risk, or quantitative analysis within fintech, banking, or payments is highly beneficial. Understanding of or interest in Islamic finance, Shariah-compliant products, and ethical financial frameworks. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field; a relevant master’s degree or professional qualification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is a plus. Ability to work effectively in a remote, fast-paced startup environment, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.