trading assistant

Gerald Group

<div><p><b>About the Company:</b></p>
<p>
Gerald Group is one of the oldest and the world&rsquo;s largest commodity trading companies focused purely on the merchanting of non-ferrous, ferrous, and precious metals, as well as related concentrates and raw materials. For six decades, we have distinguished ourselves as the leading market specialists in the trading of all forms of refined metals and raw materials around the world. We take pride in our well-earned reputation as a dedicated and trusted partner to top-tier miners and processors, industrial consumers, and major financial institutions.</p>
<p><b>
Position Summary:</b></p>
<p>
The Trading Assistant EMEA (&ldquo;T/A EMEA&rdquo;) is a member of the front office physical trading team working directly with the Head of Trading EMEA and other (senior) trader(s) located in Dubai but also in other worldwide offices of the Group. The geographical focus is Europe, Middle east and Africa. The T/A EMEA is exposed to non-ferrous, ferrous and precious metals in various forms and shapes. His/her main role is to add commercial value through various support functions in order to make deals happen.</p>
<p>
The Trading Assistant is immersed in the dynamic global trading process on a daily basis, providing an exceptional opportunity to contribute and learn as a valued member of the trading team. If successful, the trading assistant may become a junior trader or opens the door to any other important position in the Group.
</p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with the Head of Trading EMEA and other (senior) traders to coordinate details of each trade from inception to execution including liaising with external and internal stakeholders
</li><li>Daily interact with legal, compliance (incl. ESG, KYC) credit, risk, finance and logistics teams and front office colleagues in the Group&rsquo;s worldwide offices to maximize the value of each transaction and ensure the information flow and capture is sufficient to satisfy reporting requirements and relevance to desk analysis</li>
<li>Support the onboarding of trading counterparties and the establishment of credit limits in coordination with the credit and compliance (incl. KYC, ESG) teams
</li><li>Prepare and execute trade related commercial documents including contract, amendments, trade, and price confirmations</li>
<li>Perform data entry in the trading and risk systems and ensure data integrity of these data (including amendment to price, quantity, related expenses) along the life of a physical transaction
</li><li>Maintain and report the physical positions(s) and counterparties exposure by tracking the physical movement of commodities, the amendment and booking of transactions
</li><li>Calculate and explain the economics of each commercial deal or trading strategy and report accordingly to the product line(s) and risk department(s)</li>
<li>Ensure routine pricing and hedging of physical contracts in coordination with the product line(s) and derivatives desk
</li><li>Perform market (incl. product, freight&hellip;) research and analysis and manage various projects as needed to support and maximize opportunities in a dynamic global trading environment</li>
<li>Other duties as directed or assigned</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Requirements:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in finance, international studies, or other business/analytical field required</li>
<li>3 years related experience in a commodity environment with a preference with a trading house background</li>
<li>Well spoken, assertive team player capable of effectively communicating in a dynamic global environment</li>
<li>Demonstrable ambition, initiative, and goals with proven ability to execute</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial drive and willingness to work non-traditional business hours</li>
<li>Fluent in English and any other European language such as French, Italian, Spanish, German is a plus. Advantage will be given to candidates speaking one or more European languages.
</li><li>Willing to travel internationally (e.g. in Europe, Africa) up to 30% of his time
</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office</li></ul></div>

Trading Assistant EMEA

Standard Chartered Bank

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Job ID: 40169
 </p><p>Location: Dubai, AE
 </p><p>Area of interest: Corporate &amp; Commercial Banking
 </p><p>Job type: Regular Employee
 </p><p>Work style: Office Working
 </p><p>Opening date: 16 Sept 2025
</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Summary</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Seeking a highly motivated MENA FX Market Maker to join the trading desk in Dubai.<b>This will be an at Analyst/ Associate level based on the candidate skill set</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Contribute to the MENA FX Team profitability.</li>
<li>Trade &amp; risk manage a portfolio of MENA FX, Spot &amp; Forward</li>
<li>Manage a portfolio of peripheral currencies</li>
<li>Interact and communicate regularly with Sales, Treasury Markets, Traders &amp; other support functions to resolve issues/grow the business</li>
</ul>
<div><b>Strategy</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Work within the FX Trading MENA team to support the business and identify the initiatives to grow the franchise in MENA as required</li>
</ul>
<div><b>Business</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Implementation of FX Trading MENA specific strategies to ensure that performance objectives and financial objectives are me</li>
<li>Manage Funding and Nostros</li>
<li>Build stronger and deeper relationships with Sales to offer clients better products and services</li>
<li>Awareness and understanding of the wider business, economic and market environment in which the Group operates</li>
<li>Communicate and articulate ideas and to articulate market views and translate into trading strategies</li>
<li>Improve knowledge on related financial markets/products</li>
</ul>
<div><b>Processes</b><br>
<ul><li>Resolve settlement issues, check limits, etc</li><li>Analyse P&amp;L on a daily basis. Keep management informed of P&amp;L, risk, flows, issues</li></ul></div></div></div><div></div><div><div>
</div><div><div><b>
Key stakeholders</b><br>
Internal<br>
<ul><li>Local traders in MENA</li><li>FM Sales Team</li><li>Treasury Markets Team</li><li>Research</li><li>Structuring</li></ul></div>
<div>
External<br>
<ul><li>Key clients and potential clients</li><li>Legal &amp; tax advisors</li><li>Other Financial Services organizations</li><li>Leaders and influencers in business, cultural and community activities</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Skills and Experience</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Trading or market making experience in Banking (FICC products).</li>
<li>Strong understanding of Spot and forward markets</li>
<li>Strong Mathmatical Skills</li>
<li>CFA Level 1 Qualification or equivalent</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>Education Undergraduate Degree</li><li>Languages English, Arabic (Preferred)</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>
About Standard Chartered</b></div>
</div><div><div>
We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.</div>
<div>Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.</div>
<div>Together we:</div>
<ul><li><b>Do the right thing</b> and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do</li>
<li><b>Never settle,</b> continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well</li>
<li><b>Are better together,</b> we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>What we offer</b></div>
</div><div><div><b>
In line with our Fair Pay Charter,</b> we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.</div>
<ul><li><b>Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,</b> with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.</li>
<li><b>Time-off</b> including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.</li>
<li><b>Flexible working</b> options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.</li>
<li><b>Proactive wellbeing support</b> through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits</li>
<li><b>A continuous learning culture</b> to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.</li>
<li><b>Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,</b> one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.</li>
</ul></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><p>www.sc.com/careers</p></div></div></div><div></div>

Associate, FX Trading

Qatar National Bank

<div>Role Summary<p><br>
To assist in managing the basic requirements of the desk day to day trading in treasury and investment products for clientele within the delegated authorities, specified trading limits and exposures and in accordance with investment and treasury guidelines</p>
Role Description<ul><li><p><br>
To assist customers in all their queries on Bank's product and seek solution to their requests.</p></li><li><p>
Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/units to achieve improvements in turn-around time.</p></li><li><p>
Build and maintain strong/effective relationships with related departments/units to achieve the Group's objectives.</p></li><li><p>
Assists in building and maintaining strong and effective relationships with all other related units to achieve the Desk goals/objectives.</p></li><li><p>
Provide timely/accurate data to external/internal Auditors, Compliance, Financial Control and Risk when required.</p></li><li><p>
Complies with the department's policies and procedures for conducting buy/sell deals</p></li><li><p>
Follows up on the timely processing of transactions in coordination with Treasury Operations.</p></li></ul><p></p>
Qualifications<ul><li><p><br>
Bachelor's University graduate preferably with a Major in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Information Technology</p></li><li><p>
Must have strong mathematics and analytical skills</p></li><li><p>
Establish contact with external clients as and when required</p></li><li><p>
Adhere to QCB and QNB policies and procedures at all times</p></li><li><p>
Prepare reports required by the desk</p></li></ul></div>

Associate - Fixed Income (Trainee) (Qatarization)

DSPolitical

<div><p>We&rsquo;re looking for a Programmatic Trading Associate to join our team! The Programmatic Trading Associate is responsible for implementing and managing programmatic advertising campaigns, utilizing data analysis to optimize performance, and ensuring the quality control of numerous campaigns during significant election cycles.</p><p><b>
Who Are We?</b></p><p>
DSPolitical pioneers the best integration of data and technology to persuade audiences and deliver wins for Democratic and progressive candidates, causes, and issues with the most efficient and effective digital advertising campaigns in politics and issue advocacy.</p><p>
As a digital media agency, DSPolitical doesn&rsquo;t just offer solutions - we create them. Our award-winning team works hand-in-hand to develop and deploy leading-edge solutions, uniquely crafted to reach the audiences our clients need to be successful in both the public affairs and political arenas.</p><p>
DSPolitical works hard to provide our clients with innovative solutions based on the diverse perspectives of our team. To that end, we&rsquo;re committed to recruiting team members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.</p><p>
DSPolitical is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all races, colors, gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, national and ethnic origins, disabilities, marital status, veteran status, and all backgrounds. DSPolitical job offers are contingent on the results of a background check.</p><p>
We&rsquo;re always looking for exceptional people to join our team. If this sounds like you, please apply!</p><p><b>
Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Provides support to the Programmatic Trading Manager and Programmatic Trading team.</li><li>
Primarily responsible for the implementation and day-to-day management of programmatic advertising campaigns.</li><li>
Conducts evaluations of available data, follows budgets, and synthesizes data to provide feedback.</li><li>
Traffic advertising campaigns according to media plans and client requirements, deciding on budget allocations in the mid-seven figures annually.</li><li>
Conduct data analysis on audience segments and campaign performance and use findings to optimize campaigns.</li><li>
Adhere to strict standards in both technical and business processes and offer suggestions for improvements in best practices.</li><li>
Ensure quality control for hundreds of digital advertising campaigns during a major election cycle that meets client&rsquo;s stated KPIs and objectives.</li><li>
Oversee the monitoring of client satisfaction metrics, preparing and discussing reports with the manager to decide on necessary corrective actions.</li><li>
Execute initiatives to identify and leverage opportunities for upselling or expanding services to existing clients, coordinating approval for new offers or significant changes with the manager.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications &amp; Skill Requirement</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.</li><li>
1 or more years of experience in politics or public affairs.</li><li>
Background in online advertising, RTB ecosystem preferred, along with experience in one or more Demand Side Platforms (DSPs).</li><li>
Experience using ad-serving platforms, such as DoubleClick or Sizmek. Experience running social media advertising.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, along with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues and offer and implement solutions.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul><p><b>
DSPolitical is proud to offer:</b></p><ul><li>
The base salary is $50,000 annually depending upon factors including, but not limited to, experience, skill level, education and location.</li><li>
Open leave (paid time off)</li><li>
Paid Leave for new parents</li><li>
Health insurance (including dental and vision)</li><li>
Flex Spending Plan</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
401K with company matching</li><li>
Student Loan Repayment Program</li><li>
Professional development opportunities</li><li>
Rewards and recognition programs</li><li>
Mobile phone &amp; internet reimbursement and much more!</li></ul><b>
Office Hours</b><br>
This position is based in Washington, DC however, we are open to remote work in other states. We will be working on a hybrid basis with many team members working entirely from home. Work hours are consistently 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, with the expectation that evening and weekend work will be required as necessary.<p>
Please visit our <b>Notice to Applicants and Employees</b> to learn about our information practices in the job application and employment context.
</p><p></p><p>21pCALzgCU</p></div>

Programmatic Trading Associate

cosmos Engineering

<p><b>Cosmos Engineering</b> is a leading company in the field of engineering and technology. We are looking for a <b>TRADE OFFICER</b> to join our team and learn from our experienced professionals.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b>:</p><ul><li>Manage imports, including supplier communication, freight forwarding, clearing and LC/contract processing.</li><li>Track shipments to ensure timely delivery and resolve deviations.</li><li>Draft and finalize supplier contracts.</li><li>Maintain records of purchase orders, invoices, contracts and shipments.</li><li>Generate sales invoices and prepare profit &amp; loss statements post-delivery.</li><li>Follow up on overdue payments via calls, emails, and written notices.</li><li>Maintain financial records, ledgers, and accounts in ERP.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b>:</p><ul><li>B.COM/BBA degree or equivalent qualification or related field.</li><li>Fresh or some relevant experience in trading , experience will be preferred.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office and other computer applications.</li><li>A positive attitude and willingness to learn.</li></ul><p>We prefer candidates who live in <b>North Karachi, New Karachi, Surjani Town, Bufferzone, North Nazimabad</b> or nearby areas.</p><p>Location: New Karachi Industrial Area, Karachi</p><p>Shift: 9am to 6pm</p><p>Salary Bracket (25k-35k+Transport+Yearly Bonus)</p><p>www.cosmosengineering.com.pk</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs25,000.00 - Rs35,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Trade Officer

Ashkenazi Trading DMCC

<p><b>Company:</b> <b>Confidential</b><br/><b>Location:</b> <b>Dubai, UAE</b><br/><b>Position:</b> <b>Office Assistant (Kyrgyzstani National)</b><br/><b>Industry:</b> <b>Precious Metals &amp; Mineral Trading</b></p><p><b>About Us</b></p><p><b>Ashkenazi Trading DMCC</b> is a Dubai-based trading company specializing in <b>precious metals and mineral trading</b>. We are committed to maintaining <b>international compliance standards, responsible sourcing practices, and efficient business operations</b>.</p><p>We are looking for a <b>dedicated and detail-oriented Office Assistant (Kyrgyzstani National)</b> to join our team in Dubai and support <b>daily operations</b>.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Provide <b>administrative and clerical support</b> to ensure smooth office operations.</li><li>Manage <b>filing systems (digital and physical)</b> for contracts, invoices, and compliance-related documents.</li><li>Assist in preparing <b>business correspondence, reports, and presentations</b>.</li><li>Handle <b>incoming calls, emails, and visitor coordination</b>.</li><li>Support <b>logistics documentation for shipments</b> and coordination with suppliers/customers.</li><li>Assist in <b>scheduling meetings, travel arrangements, and office calendar management</b>.</li><li>Coordinate with <b>compliance and operations teams</b> on documentation related to <b>precious metals and mineral trading</b>.</li><li>Perform <b>general office duties</b> such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing supplies.</li><li>Provide <b>ad-hoc support to management and colleagues</b> as required.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Skills</b></p><ul><li>Must be a <b>Kyrgyzstani National</b> currently based in <b>Dubai</b> or willing to relocate.</li><li><b>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or diploma</b> in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field (preferred).</li><li>Prior experience in <b>administration/office support</b> (experience in <b>trading, logistics, or financial services</b> is an advantage).</li><li>Strong communication skills in <b>English and Russian</b> (knowledge of <b>Kyrgyz or Arabic</b> is an advantage).</li><li>Proficient in <b>MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)</b>.</li><li><b>Highly organized, detail-oriented</b>, and able to multitask in a <b>fast-paced environment</b>.</li><li><b>Discretion</b> in handling <b>confidential company and client information</b>.</li></ul><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><ul><li><b>Competitive salary package</b> (based on experience).</li><li>Opportunity to <b>grow within the precious metals and minerals trading sector</b>.</li><li><b>Professional and multicultural work environment</b> in the heart of <b>Dubai&rsquo;s DMCC Free Zone</b>.</li><li>Exposure to <b>international trading practices and compliance standards</b>.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Are you Kyrgyzstani National ?</li></ul>

Office Assistant (Kyrgyzstani national ONLY)

1004 Mart

<p><b>Job Title:</b> Thai Sales &amp; Admin Assistant &ndash; Asian Food Trading</p><p><b>Job Purpose:</b></p><p>The Thai Sales &amp; Admin Assistant will provide essential support to the sales and operations team in the Asian food trading business. The role involves handling administrative tasks, coordinating with Thai clients and suppliers, assisting in sales activities, and ensuring smooth communication across departments. While prior knowledge of Food &amp; Beverage (F&amp;B) or trading is an advantage, it is not a strict requirement.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p><b>Sales Support</b></p><ul><li>Assist the sales team with quotations, contracts, order processing, and client communication.</li><li>Maintain and update customer records, price lists, and sales reports.</li><li>Coordinate with clients and suppliers in Thailand and other markets to ensure accurate and timely orders and deliveries.</li><li>Support in preparing sales materials, presentations, and marketing content.</li><li>Monitor sales performance and provide regular updates to management.</li></ul><p><b>Administrative Support</b></p><ul><li>Handle day-to-day office administration, filing, and documentation.</li><li>Coordinate with finance regarding invoices, payments, and expense tracking.</li><li>Manage schedules, appointments, and meetings for the sales and management team.</li><li>Assist in coordinating import/export documentation and logistics with the operations team.</li><li>Support in organizing product tastings, events, and trade promotions.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Thai National (mandatory).</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field.</li><li>At least 1 year of experience in sales support, administration, trading, or related field.</li><li>Background or knowledge in Food &amp; Beverage or trading is preferred but not mandatory.</li><li>Fluent in <b>Thai</b> (written and spoken) and proficient in <b>English</b>; knowledge of other Asian languages is a plus.</li><li>Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.</li><li>Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); ERP/CRM knowledge is an advantage.</li><li>Good communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset.</li></ul><p><b>Key Competencies:</b></p><ul><li>Administrative efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Sales coordination and support</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking abilities</li><li>Cultural awareness and adaptability</li><li>Professionalism, integrity, and teamwork</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From AED3,500.00 per month</p>

Thai Sales and Admin Assistant

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