Executive Director- Structured Trading

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank’s Global Markets division seeks an experienced professional to lead and manage Structed Trading & Solutions activities in the UAE. You will oversee structuring and execution of transactions, conduct risk and return analysis, and support junior traders to maximise profitability while minimising risk.

The role requires deep product knowledge and regulatory awareness. You will collaborate with quant and risk teams, develop new products, and provide market commentary and pricing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Commerce (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years in markets, structuring and trading.
• Strong understanding of Structed Trading & Solutions and global markets products.
• Excellent risk management techniques and market-making skills.
• Familiarity with regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in VBA/Macro development and Excel.
• Experience with Murex and Bloomberg terminal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the business strategy and manage customer flow to meet budget.
• Lead structuring and execution of transactions; assess risk and return.
• Develop pricing, models and risk mitigations for new products.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with Sales to grow client franchise.
• Work with risk teams to adapt mandates and ensure compliance.
• Expand product offerings and improve reporting reliability.

Skills

Structured Trading & Solutions

Risk management

Financial analysis

VBA/Macro development

Bloomberg

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Commerce

Master's degree or professional finance certifications (preferred)

Tools

Murex

Job description

FABs Global Markets division is a complex multidisciplinary business which requires constant innovation to remain competitive. The Trading & Investments team which is a core function within the Global Markets Franchise is a high performing business and offers an extensive range of tailor made and strategic solutions products and services to meet the needs of customers worldwide.

This position will be based in the UAE sitting within the Structured Trading & Solutions Team.

Job Purpose:

To assist with leading and managing GMs Structed Trading & Solutions activities including overseeing structuring and execution of transactions conducting risk and investment return analysis and supporting colleagues and junior trades in order to maximise profitability while minimising risk exposure and ensuring compliance with internal policy and external regulators.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Deliver the business strategy and manage/leverage customer flow to meet and surpass set budget.
• Proven experience in Structuring and trading of Structured credit transactions viz. TRS with focus on EM markets. Strong understanding of RWAs Capital and funding related variables.
• Understanding & experience in structuring and financing of illiquid assets such as Loans Private markets (Private Debt / Private Equity) CLOs and such.
• Enhance the desk (and Global Markets) in a wholistic manner for example expanding product offerings systematic and procedural improvements mentoring/training of junior staff members
• Support distribution avenues to enhance the business
• Development of new products based on holistic understanding of capital XVAs and other relevant risk metrics
• Provide pricing to facilitate customer business and work with Sales colleagues in developing the client franchise Accompany sales on customer visits be available for customer calls
• Work closely with quant teams in refining and calibrating pricing and valuation curves as well as booking models
• Manage complex and long gestation transactions
• Know and understand pricing constructs and modelling of relevant products
• Ensure new and existing curves frameworks systems development and processes are fit for purpose and are 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 FAB
• Interact internal colleagues to help develop synergies and spread knowledges
• Participate in improving reliability and efficiency of reporting
• 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 analyse 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

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Commerce or related discipline. Masters degree or equivalent professional certifications in Finance is preferred.

Minimum Experience & Attributes:

• Minimum of 10 years relevant markets experience in similar positions
• A strong understanding of Structed Trading & Solutions as well as 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
• Experience with Murex preferred
• Bloomberg User
• Self-starter which shows initiative and able to problem solve & work with stakeholders confidently

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time