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Executive Director, FX & Rates Trading

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Direct to Company Under an hour ago · 09 Sep 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $180k - $250k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

To assist with leading and managing GM’s emerging market (non-GCC/G10) FX and rates activities, this role includes overseeing structuring and execution of transactions, conducting risk and investment return analysis, and supporting colleagues and junior traders. The goal is to maximize profitability while minimizing risk exposure and ensuring compliance with internal policy and external regulators.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver the business strategy and manage/leverage customer flow to meet and surpass set budget
  • Enhance the desk (and Global Markets) in a holistic manner, such as expanding product offerings, systematic and procedural improvements, mentoring/training of junior staff members
  • Support distribution avenues to enhance the business
  • Provide pricing to facilitate customer business and work with Sales colleagues in developing the client franchise
  • Accompany sales on customer visits and be available for customer calls
  • Work closely with quant teams in refining and calibrating pricing and valuation curves
  • Ensure new and existing curves, frameworks, systems development and processes are fit for purpose and aligned with market best practice
  • Produce market commentaries and trade recommendations where required
  • Work closely with Risk teams in adapting and expanding the relevant mandate according to opportunities and the risk appetite of the company
  • Interact with internal colleagues to help develop synergies and spread knowledge
  • Lead and mentor junior staff
  • Responsible for meeting financial and business objectives set by the Head
  • Ensure compliance with all appropriate limits including risk and counterparty limits
  • Identify and analyze new product and regional opportunities
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
  • Ensure swift and consistent pricing to all internal and external customers
  • Expand counterparty awareness of our capabilities to attract new flows and limits
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with counterparties, brokers, and other market participants

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum degree in Accounting, Economics, Banking, or Financial Management or equivalent
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant markets experience in similar positions
  • A strong understanding of relevant global markets products
  • Strong market-making skills and well-developed risk management techniques are essential
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and jurisdictions and compliance requirements
  • Proven track record on managing risk effectively and delivering consistent financial performance
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills including VBA/Macro development
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical background & quantitative skills
  • Bloomberg User
  • Self-starter which shows initiative and able to problem-solve & work with stakeholders confidently

Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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