Trading Risk Protection Team Leader

Your role at Exness:

The purpose of this role is to lead and develop the Trading Risk Protection team to ensure a secure and well-controlled trading environment. The role oversees the monitoring of client trading behaviors, identification and prevention of abuse activities, and continuous improvement of control systems.

You will:

• Lead and manage the Trading Risk Protection team with clear objectives, balanced workload, and high performance.
• Oversee daily operations related to trading behavior monitoring, alert handling, and investigations.
• Set and maintain effective KPIs and control standards for monitoring and reporting activities.
• Review and validate reports on abnormal trading behaviors and potential abuse cases.
• Identify and assess patterns of trading abuse and system vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain preventive frameworks and operational procedures to minimize risks.
• Ensure consistent application of internal policies and regulatory standards across the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance monitoring tools, alert logic, and data integrity.
• Drive automation and process optimization within the monitoring and investigation workflow.
• Recommend improvements to risk detection methods based on market trends and internal insights.
• Contribute to system design and enhancements supporting trading protection and controls.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture through strong leadership and hands-on engagement.
• Support team member growth through coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Make accountable, informed decisions with timely execution and strong ownership.
• Prepare future leaders through succession planning and long-term capability building.

What makes you a great fit:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in trading risk prevention or risk management within the CFDs/Forex industry.
• (Nice to have) 1–2 years of team leadership or managerial experience, ideally in risk or trading control functions.
• Project management experience is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of CFD and Forex products, trading platforms, and risk mechanics.
• Solid knowledge of trading abuse patterns, execution systems, and the trade lifecycle.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong data interpretation capabilities.
• Strong grounding in operational risk management and compliance principles.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to motivate, guide, and develop a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail paired with a strategic mindset.
• Resilience, decisiveness, and ability to perform under pressure in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability in fast-changing environments.
• Capability to build strategic risk models and enforce robust protective frameworks.
• Strong communication and listening skills to navigate cultural dynamics, align risk appetite, and build trust across internal and external teams.

What we offer along the way:

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Full relocation support for you and your family — flights, housing, visas, and legal assistance included
• Top-tier health insurance with full family coverage — medical, dental, vision, mental health — plus life insurance for peace of mind
• Unlimited learning opportunities: external courses, English lessons, career and leadership development
• Education allowance covering school and kindergarten fees
• 21 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and fully paid sick, maternity, and paternity leave
• Employee appreciation program: branded gifts, birthday day-offs, celebration budgets for weddings, newborns, and milestones
• “Get to know Team” trips — meet colleagues across our global hubs, along with company-wide offsites that raise the bar
• Employee share scheme — grow with us
• Branded MINI Cooper Countryman company car and private parking
• Free in-house sports clubs, Sanctum Club gym access, and jet skis
• Access to a Corporate doctor
• Exclusive discount program with cafes, gyms, and local services
• Expat tax perks: up to 50% income tax exemption
• Support with the naturalisation process for relocated employees

Your journey after applying:

1. First interview (30 minutes)
2. Final interview with the future manager (1 hour)
3. Test task (5 days)

Please use your exness work email for internal applications and ensure to disclose any existing Conflict of Interest you may have.