trading specialist

State Street

<div><div>Who we are looking for:</div><div>
The Middle East &amp; Africa [MEA] ETF Capital Markets Specialist will be primarily responsible for supporting the growth of the ETF market in the GCC, reporting directly to the Head of APAC &amp; MEA ETF Capital Markets, the role will involve working alongside the MEA Distribution team to build and promote SSIM ETF capabilities within the region. This role will play a crucial role in driving education, navigating complex and developing market structure regimes, and thinking strategically to capture growth opportunities leveraging our global footprint, through internal and external partnership.</div><div></div><div>
What you will be responsible for:</div><ul><li><div>
Accelerate adoption of our ETF range across working closely with sales teams across the region and in partnership with local capital markets partners, whilst ensuring full visibility of key global trends and best practices for local application and improving client outcomes.</div></li><li><div>
Expand and strengthen the ETF ecosystem, developing deep relationships with APs, liquidity providers, exchanges, regulators, and institutional clients.</div></li><li><div>
Serve as a key subject matter expert, on ETF trading and liquidity. Articulate in-depth the differences in liquidity ecosystems across different jurisdictions and advise on different best practices within regions.</div></li><li><div>
Deepen client engagement, delivering actionable trading insights and partnering with Client Coverage to drive adoption of our ETF range.</div></li><li><div>
Support ETF launches and lifecycle management, collaborating across investment, product, and distribution teams to ensure flawless execution and ongoing support.</div></li><li><div>
Elevate the client experience, guiding clients through market structure, liquidity, and execution to drive meaningful trading outcomes.</div></li><li><div>
Working in partnership with key stakeholder groups across Sales, Strategy, Marketing, Investment Management and Capital Markets</div></li><li><div>
Deliver market and flow analysis, translating trends into insights and commercial opportunities.</div></li><li><div>
ETF Advocacy: Strong market structure advocacy and focus on key trends across ETF trading best practices, reporting investor perspective</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Designation</div><div>
VP2</div><div></div><div>
What we value</div><ul><li><div>
Strong technical expertise across ETFs, liquidity, market structure, and investments.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable, client‑focused insights.</div></li><li><div>
Deep understanding of financial markets, portfolio construction, derivatives, equities and fixed‑income trading</div></li><li><div>
Proven commercial acumen with a track record of driving business outcomes.</div></li><li><div>
Exceptional communication and stakeholder‑management skills.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to influence, collaborate, and lead across global teams.</div></li><li><div>
Commitment to risk excellence, regulatory standards, and operational rigor.</div></li><li><div>
High levels of curiosity, accountability, and ownership.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Education &amp; Preferred Qualifications/Skills</div><ul><li><div>
8years+ years of industry experience with well-developed technical knowledge of ETFs, Liquidity and Investments, particularly for a sophisticated, institutional investor audience.</div></li><li><div>
Deep understanding of financial markets, portfolio construction, liquidity, understanding of derivatives markets and insights into trading of ETFs, asset owning institutions and the investment management industry.</div></li><li><div>
Deep understanding of ETF, Equity and Fixed Income Market Structure</div></li><li><div>
Ability to successfully operate in a matrixed environment with proven ability to work with teams across different geographies</div></li><li><div>
Excellent communications skills, with ability to educate and break down complex ideas into simplified take-aways.</div></li><li><div>
Strong project management and organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects, changing priorities and key partners at the same time</div></li><li><div>
Experience working with globally diverse teams and audiences</div></li><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Economics, Finance, Communications, Marketing or equivalent is preferable</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Where will the role be based</div><div>
This role will be located in Riyad, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</div><div></div><div>
About State Street</div><div></div><div>
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.</div><div></div><div>
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you&rsquo;ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.</div><div></div><div>
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.</div><div></div><div>
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ETF Capital Markets specialist Middle East and Africa, VP2 - State Street Investment Management

Fidelity Investments

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description:</b></h3><p><b>
Business Division</b><br>
Fidelity's Equity Division is responsible for managing more than 129 diversified mutual funds and over 50 industry specific funds. Assets under management total more than $950 billion. The department consists of over 200 Portfolio Managers, Research Analysts and Research Associates. The Equity Trading group is made up of 62 trading professionals across our Boston, London and Hong Kong desks, providing 24hour access to global markets. The Equity Trading group manages execution, portfolio services and quantitative analysis for equity, derivatives, convertible bonds and foreign exchange.</p><p><b>
The Position
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Based in Boston, the Sector Trader role sits within the Americas Cash Trading team. Sector Traders are responsible for executing higher complexity, multi day equity and equity like orders and serve as strategic execution partners to Portfolio Managers and Research Analysts. The role encompasses both traditional order execution but also trade advisory, liquidity sourcing, and real time investment professional support. Sector Traders operate with deep sector specialization and act as a critical member within the investment process.</p><p><b><br>
The Value You Deliver</b></p><ul><li><p>
Execute higher complexity, multi day (high ADV) equity orders with a focus on minimizing market impact, information leakage, and implementation costs.</p></li><li><p>
Serve as a primary execution and advisory partner to Portfolio Managers, providing pre trade strategy, cost expectations, and execution timing guidance for complex situations.</p></li><li><p>
Develop and maintain deep sector expertise aligned with research teams, enabling subject matter expertise and deep partnerships with analysts.
</p></li><li><p>Source differentiated liquidity through extensive broker relationships, including block trades, differentiated liquidity, and bespoke execution opportunities.</p></li><li><p>
Actively identify and surface internal and external crossing opportunities to reduce market impact and trading costs.</p></li><li><p>
Provide differentiated market color, sector insights, and thematic commentary through daily notes, market updates, and live engagement with investment teams.</p></li><li><p>
Engage directly with Portfolio Managers and Analysts during earnings season, corporate events, investor calls, and field trips to remain closely aligned with the investment process.</p></li><li><p>
Act as a real time control layer, identifying and preventing trade entry errors, operational issues, and execution risks before they reach the market.</p></li><li><p>
Coordinate closely with internal partners including Compliance, Counterparty Research, Operations, Corporate Actions, Technology, and Portfolio Services to ensure seamless execution and settlement.</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
The Skills and Experience You Bring</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher. Minimum 5+ years of experience in industry.
</p></li><li><p>Prior experience in equity trading or related execution roles, with demonstrated exposure to complex, multi day order execution.</p></li><li><p>
Strong understanding of equity market microstructure, liquidity dynamics, and execution strategies across regions and sectors.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to engage effectively with Portfolio Managers and Analysts, translating investment intent into executable trading strategies.</p></li><li><p>
Proven judgment under pressure, with a strong risk mindset and attention to detail in fast moving market environments.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long term broker relationships to access differentiated liquidity.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to operate independently while contributing within a highly collaborative, globally coordinated trading team.</p></li></ul><p><b>
Values</b></p><ul><li><p>
The following values are fundamental to the way in which Fidelity operates: Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork</p></li></ul><p><b>
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.</b></p>
The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $185,000 per year.
<p>Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate&rsquo;s relevant experience, and other factors.</p><p>
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.<br>
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We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.</p><p>
Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Some roles may have unique onsite requirements. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.</p><p>
Please be advised that Fidelity&rsquo;s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Certifications:</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Category:</b></h3>
Investment Professionals</div>

Sector Trader

TG HOLDING

We are seeking a Trade Operations (FX) professional with strong technical and analytical skills to support our trading infrastructure and ensure smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with MT4/MT5 platforms, a basic understanding of liquidity provider (LP) integrations, and a keen interest in financial markets and trading systems.
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<b>Key Responsibilities:</b><br>
Monitor and maintain daily trading operations across MT4/MT5 platforms.
<br>Support setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of trading servers, symbols, and groups.
<br>Assist in integrating and maintaining Liquidity Provider (LP) connections and bridge systems.
<br>Monitor pricing feeds, trade execution flow, and identify discrepancies or delays.
<br>Work closely with the dealing, risk, and IT teams to resolve trade-related or system issues.
<br>Perform regular reconciliations between platforms, LPs, and back-office systems.
<br>Ensure trade data accuracy and timely reporting to internal teams and regulators.
<br>Support onboarding of new brokers, trading groups, and accounts from a technical perspective.
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<b>Requirements:</b><br>
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, IT, or a related field.
<br>2–3 years of experience in FX trading operations, back-office, or trade support.
<br>Strong knowledge of MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5).
<br>Familiarity with bridge systems and liquidity provider integrations.
<br>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
<br>Ability to work under pressure and handle time-sensitive operational issues.
<br>Proficiency in Excel and basic data analysis tools.
<br>Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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<b>Preferred Skills:</b><br>
Experience with FIX Protocol or trade API connectivity.
<br>Exposure to risk monitoring or trade reconciliation tools.
<br>Knowledge of market structure and FX instruments.

Trade Operations Specialist - FX

Index Emirates Building Contracting LLC

<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Identify and develop new business opportunities in the commodities trading sector.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.</li><li>Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.</li><li>Prepare quotations, proposals, and commercial offers.</li><li>Negotiate contracts and close deals effectively.</li><li>Analyze market trends and competitor activities to drive strategic growth.</li><li>Expand and strengthen the company&rsquo;s customer base.</li><li>Coordinate with logistics and operations teams for smooth execution of orders.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 2&ndash;3 years of experience in commodity trading.</li><li>Strong knowledge of export and import procedures and documentation.</li><li>Experience in handling engineering products and understanding technical specifications.</li><li>Excellent negotiation and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and achieve targets.</li><li>Strong market research and analytical skills.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Ability to commute/relocate:</p><ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>sales : 2 years (Preferred)</li></ul>

Sales Executive

Selby Jennings

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  A sovereign wealth fund is looking for a systematic Portfolio Manager to lead their expansion into systematic trading.
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  The existing fund has a strong background in fund management and private equity. The PM would need to have experience building out a greenfield platform from platform engineering to strategy deployment.
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  The fund is committed to investing significant resources to this build-out, including extensive data, established quant analysts, and the full support of senior leadership.
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  The PM will be responsible for two portfolios and will have the flexibility to apply their desired systematic approach. The PM will also be tasked with launching a family of systematic strategies and funds, which are expected to scale.
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  This role is for an entrepreneurial, systematic PM with experience in single stock equities. Exposure to the EM equities, especially Gulf-region is desired, but exposure to EU or US equities is required.
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   Responsibilities
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   Build the infrastructure of a greenfield systematic trading platform.
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   Lead the strategic planning for the launch of a systematic trading platform.
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   Own and manage the lifecycle of systematic strategies from ideation to live operation.
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   Monitor performance, build and maintain dashboards, manage risk, and iterate on strategies.
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   Requirements
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   Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering.
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   Demonstrated experience running systematic equity strategies.
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   Experience building a greenfield trading platform.
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   Must have experience with single stock US/ EU equity strategies. Ideally, also has experience with EM equities.
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   Capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment.
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   Strong coding skills in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, R, Matlab and /or C++, C#.
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</div>


Systematic PM - Greenfield Trading Platform

<div>
 QCP is Asia's leading digital asset partner, empowering clients to seamlessly integrate digital assets into their portfolios.
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 We offer a comprehensive range of solutions - from spot on/off ramping and fixed income strategies to vanilla options and bespoke exotics.
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 Driven by the vision to be the most trusted partner in digital asset markets, we provide innovative solutions that make digital assets a core component of every portfolio, balance sheet, and treasury.
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 Since our founding in 2017, we have witnessed the potential of digital assets to transform financial markets and the world at large. We exist at the centre of change, successfully navigating three market cycles and bridging institutional and crypto ecosystems.
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 We work to build trusted partnerships, putting client success and care at the heart of everything that we do.
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  Requirements
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   Minimum 10 years of relevant financial markets experience in sales and trading, wealth management products, or payments will be considered
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   Prior experience in the digital assets space is a plus
  </li>
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   Proven capabilities in building strong relationships with clients and has existing relationships.
  </li>
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   Proven track record in sales
  </li>
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   Strong communicator and strategic thinker with presentation and organization skills
  </li>
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   Native-speaker or fluent in Arabic is mandatory for business dealings
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  Responsibilities:
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   As a senior member of the sales team, you are required to proactively identify, acquire, and onboard new institutional and high-net-worth clients in the Middle East. The ultimate objective is to grow the client franchise in the region
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   Build and nurture long-term client relationships by understanding their trading needs and providing tailored solutions relating to spot trading (OTC / API), options, and / or structured products.
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   Lead client meetings and conduct presentations
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   Gather market and client feedback to support the development of new product offerings.
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   Drive the expansion of the client footprint and conduct comprehensive user-mapping
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   Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to create and execute growth initiatives for attracting and retaining clients
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   Provide insights into the needs of target client segments while analysing competitor product offerings
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   Ensure clients receive exceptional experience throughout the sales and after-sales process
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   Mentor junior team members by sharing product expertise as well as work ethic
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  Benefits
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 The Environment We Offer
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 As a growing firm with a tightly-knit team, we respect and listen to all our employees. You will get the chance to make an impact by having your voice heard by everyone, including the management.
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 Our employees enjoy a high level of autonomy at work. We focus on substance, not form - as long as you can perform, you will be recognized and rewarded. We are also dedicated to supporting our staff and ensuring they develop holistically to maximize their potential in the long- term.
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 We also provide flexible working arrangement as required and a casual and fun environment to boot!
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Head of Sales (ADGM)

Mondrian Alpha

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  A globally renowned multi-billion-dollar hedge fund is looking to make a newly created hire for a Loans Trade Support / Middle Office position within their US Credit business in New York.
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  The firm is widely regarded as one of the most successful hedge fund launches of the last decade, with exceptional performance and a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and internal progression. They operate a professional but non-hierarchical culture, offer excellent work-life balance relative to the industry, and provide catered breakfast and lunch daily alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
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  This role sits directly with the investment team and will be the dedicated Loans trade support professional for the US business, taking full ownership of front-to-back loan trade support and middle office responsibilities. The position is highly visible, working closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and outsourced providers, and will also play a role in supporting the firm&rsquo;s expanding CLO platform. Beyond BAU, the role includes involvement in buildout initiatives, new product launches, and process improvement projects, with the opportunity to develop more advanced technical skills over time.
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  The firm offers a highly competitive base salary and a strong discretionary bonus (Expected total comp is up to $300k year one). They are also known for excellent long-term career progression, with clear pathways into trading assistant, investment, and broader business roles.
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Trade Support (Loans Trading Desk) - Global Hedge Fund - $300k TC

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