Analyst - Trading and Surveillance

We are looking for an Analyst – Trading and Surveillance DGCX (Dubai Gold and Diamond Exchange). DGCX’s Analyst – Trading and Surveillance is responsible for undertaking daily operational tasks to ensure smooth running of the trading environment. And to ensure that all relevant surveillance activities are undertaken in accordance with relevant By-Laws, policies and procedures. Respond to member queries relating to the operation of the market and the products that are made available for trading. Assist with projects and liaise with other internal departments as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake tasks defined in daily process schedule from pre-open through to post-close, to include: pre-open system checks, monitoring order and trade activity, maintenance of price bands, determining daily settlement prices, processing wholesale trades (e.g. block trades), compiling management information as required, and maintenance of trading and product calendar.
• Investigate alerts generated by Scila to ensure all potential breaches of By-Laws are investigate in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Escalate issues to management and refer open investigations to Compliance as required.
• Use knowledge of By-Laws to ensure that surveillance of the market is undertaken effectively through the identification of trends indicating possible abuse.
• Respond to member queries in a timely and professional manner, and in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Escalate issues to management.
• Good working knowledge of By-Laws and relevant Notices to ensure accurate information provided to Members and other third-parties.
• Produce management information as required to a high standard of accuracy.
• The ability to produce one-off reports highlighting particular trading patterns as required.
• Assist with those projects that directly impact upon Trading & Surveillance including, but not limited to, drafting business requirements, test cases, undertake internal testing and participate in external testing as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Graduate in Finance/Economics (CA, CPA, CFA, MBA, MA (Econ),BCOM,)
• At least 2 years of experience preferably in an exchange environment.
• Knowledge and exposure in multi asset trading environment and a cultural familiarity with the GCC region.
• Strong computer skills. Good written communication skills.
• Integrity, ability to work well under pressure, effectively multi-task and meet strict deadlines