HRD

BHFT; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A proprietary trading firm in Dubai seeks an experienced HR Director to lead the People function for the Trading division. This hands-on role requires a background in trading firms and expertise in talent acquisition and compensation structures. The ideal candidate will drive the hiring strategy and enhance the firm's employer brand within the trading ecosystem, ensuring alignment with performance-driven environments.

Qualifications

• 8 years in HR or people leadership roles, including 3 years in trading firms.
• Strong personal network among proprietary trading firms.
• Experience designing trading-specific C&B schemes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the HR business partner to the Trading leadership team.
• Drive hiring strategy for traders, researchers, and trading technologists.
• Design and implement a robust compensation structure tailored for trading roles.
• Build and execute the HR brand strategy for the trading talent market.
• Structure onboarding and performance feedback for front-office roles.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

People Leadership

Trading Knowledge

Job description

We are looking for a HR Director with deep experience in proprietary trading firms and an established network within the trading talent this role you will take ownership of the People function specifically for the Trading division: partnering closely with trading leadership to attract top talent build effective compensation systems and help shape our employer brand in the trading ecosystem.

This is a hands-on high-impact role for someone who knows how to operate in performance-driven environments understands the nuances of trader psychology and can align people strategy with trading floor dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the HR business partner to the Trading leadership team.
• Drive hiring strategy for traders researchers and trading technologists using your personal network and industry expertise.
• Design and implement a robust C&B structure tailored for trading roles (profit-sharing deferred comp etc.).
• Build and execute our HR brand strategy to position the firm as a top destination for trading talent.
• Structure onboarding performance feedback loops and incentive alignment for front-office roles.
• Create frameworks for career progression retention and internal mobility within trading teams.
• Oversee personnel decisions including exits and negotiation processes in close collaboration with leadership.
• Monitor organizational health within the trading department and propose strategic adjustments as we scale.

Qualifications :

• 8 years in HR or people leadership roles including 3 years working with or inside trading firms.
• Strong personal network among proprietary trading firms hedge funds or high-frequency trading shops.
• Proven experience designing trading-specific C&B schemes and incentive plans.
• Deep understanding of the trading domain culture and hiring market.
• Exceptional communication negotiation and influence skills.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time