Trading Associate Director - MENAT

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Our Markets business is one of the largest of its kind in the world. It combines sophisticated 24-hours global coverage with a detailed knowledge of local markets. Our services are offered both online and offline in more than 60 countries and territories worldwide. We specialise in foreign exchange, credits and rates, structured derivatives, equities and debt, equity and equity-linked capital markets.

The Role

We are currently seeking an ambitious individual to join our Global Banking and Markets team, working together with colleagues to define, manage and achieve divisional business targets.

In this role, you will:

• Provide day-to-day support on FX activities and platforms
• Support the local FX market making activities in the MENA region
• Trading MENA FX and Rates products to generate revenue as per annual objectives
• Risk Management of the business activities within the mandated limits
• Provide consistent and accurate pricing service to sales force and clients
• Execute firm and customers' trades in accordance with desk Volcker designation and contribute to the formulation of trading strategies (where applicable)
• Adhere to local regulatory policies and trading venue rules applicable to the job holder location and the balance sheet location the trader is mandated
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the product area including but not limited to market liquidity and volatility, pricing and trading strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, industry, clients within the framework of existing regulation
• Cement firm relationships with relevant members of the various teams in Trading, Sales, Risk Management, BSM, Product Control, Finance etc. both in Dubai and in the various sites.
• Deliver fair outcomes for our customers and ensure own conduct maintains the orderly and transparent operation of financial markets
• Act on unusual/ unacceptable activity or behaviors and escalate appropriately
• Contribute / drive front -office Trading and information systems development to improve controls and reduce number of cancelled and amended deals

To be successful in the role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Proven experience in Trading MENA FX and Rates products to generate revenue as per annual objective
• In depth understanding of financial markets and Global Markets products
• In depth knowledge of MENAT client’s base
• Good Quantitative Financial skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Graduation degree is a must – to secure a UAE Visa and Work Permit

For further details and application information please visit our careers site.

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