Crypto Trader at Juicyway

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crypto Trading, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Market Development, Risk Management, Compliance, Liquidity Management, Market Intelligence, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Execution, Profitability Optimization, Process Building, Communication, Analytical Skills, Networking, Trading Strategy

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Juicyway is building the future of African payments. We help businesses manage cross-border payments, FX conversions, and global liquidity with speed, transparency, and reliability. Our mission is to enable all Africans to participate in the global market on equal footing. As we expand, we are moving into crypto as a new frontier in trading and liquidity. This is a pivotal step in our growth, and we are looking for our first Crypto Trader to lead the way. The Role This isn’t a typical trading job. As Juicyway’s first Crypto Trader, you’ll be redefining how we do business. You will be the linchpin of our trading function, responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and executing crypto trades that unlock liquidity for Juicyway and our customers. You’ll leverage your network of crypto sellers and buyers to execute deals quickly, efficiently, and profitably. Whether we need to buy or sell, you’ll know who to call, how to negotiate, and how to close. This is an entrepreneurial, high-impact role. You’ll have the freedom and responsibility to shape Juicyway’s crypto trading from the ground up, creating processes, building relationships, and helping us capture new opportunities in one of the fastest-moving industries in the world. Tasks Trading & Execution Execute crypto buy and sell trades quickly and efficiently, ensuring competitive pricing and strong liquidity. Manage spreads, monitor positions, and optimize profitability on every trade. Ensure accurate and timely settlement of all trades. Market Development & Relationships Build and maintain a strong network of crypto sellers, buyers, OTC desks, exchanges, and HNIs. Must be able to consistently match or undercut prevailing P2P market rates Leverage existing contacts to ensure Juicyway has access to liquidity on both sides of the market. Negotiate terms and build trusted relationships to expand Juicyway’s reach and influence in the crypto ecosystem. Risk & Compliance Ensure all trading activity complies with Juicyway’s policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate risks in counterparties, pricing, and market volatility. Maintain transparent records of trades and counterparties for reporting and audit purposes. Systems & Process Building Design and implement the systems, tools, and processes that will serve as the foundation of Juicyway’s trading desk. Establish best practices for trade execution, reporting, and liquidity management. Collaborate with Finance and Operations to integrate trading activity into company-wide systems. Collaboration & Strategy Align trading activity with Juicyway’s growth and liquidity strategy. Provide insights to inform pricing, product decisions, and customer opportunities. Support the commercial team with liquidity insights that enhance sales and account management efforts. Market Intelligence Stay on top of crypto and FX market trends, liquidity flows, and emerging opportunities. Provide regular updates on market conditions and recommend tactical and strategic moves. Identify opportunities for Juicyway to expand its trading footprint in crypto and beyond. Requirements A strong network of contacts in the crypto industry — especially sellers, buyers, OTC desks, and HNIs. Proven ability to consistently access liquidity at or below P2P market rates through your existing relationships. Proven experience executing crypto trades, ideally in a trading, brokerage, or liquidity role. Strong understanding of market structure, spreads, and liquidity dynamics. Ability to move quickly, close deals, and deliver results under pressure. Entrepreneurial mindset — comfortable building something from scratch. Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. High integrity and professionalism in all trading activities. Benefits Juicyway is at an inflection point. We’ve already processed over $2bn in transactions, we’re live in 6 countries, and we hold licenses across Nigeria, the US, Canada, and the UK. We’re scaling fast and laying the foundations for exponential growth. Joining now means stepping onto the rocketship as it takes off — shaping how we grow, scale, and earn trust across Africa and the globe. Perks & Benefits Competitive compensation Unlimited PTO Generous parental leave The opportunity to build from the ground up, with your impact visible every day Why Join Juicyway? This is a rare opportunity to be the first. As Juicyway’s first Crypto Trader, you will: Redefine how we trade by building our crypto trading capability from the ground up. Be the linchpin of our trading operations, connecting Juicyway to liquidity across the crypto ecosystem. Shape the future of payments in Africa by bringing crypto into our trading mix. Have a blank canvas to design systems, processes, and relationships that will scale with us. Join a bold, ambitious team that is reimagining how Africa participates in the global market. This isn’t just another trading job. It’s the chance to write the playbook, make the deals, and shape the future of Juicyway’s trading business.

Responsibilities

As Juicyway’s first Crypto Trader, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and executing crypto trades to unlock liquidity for the company and its customers. You will also design and implement systems and processes for the trading desk while aligning trading activities with the company's growth strategy.