Global Head of Risk and Trading
Zeal GroupKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Posted December 9, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Zeal Group is a global FinTech innovator offering diverse financial products with a focus on technology and growth.
Job Description
Zeal Group is seeking a Global Head of Risk & Trading to lead its global risk, trading, and quantitative strategy functions. The role requires a highly experienced and forward-thinking individual with 5-8+ years of CFD/FX risk or trading experience in a retail brokerage.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or similar
- 5–8+ years of CFD/FX risk or trading experience in a retail brokerage (mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of FX/CFD products, pricing, liquidity, and order-flow dynamics
- Deep understanding of trading fraud/abuse scenarios and risk controls
- Experience with quantitative modelling; familiarity with Python/SQL is a plus
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage global teams
- Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance