HRD

BHFT; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A proprietary trading firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced HR Director responsible for enhancing the people function in trading. You will partner with trading leadership to attract talent, implement competitive compensation systems, and shape the firm's employer brand. The ideal candidate must have over 8 years of HR experience, including at least 3 in trading firms, with a strong network and the ability to operate in high-impact environments. This role is not remote and offers a full-time commitment.

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.

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 C&B structure tailored for trading roles.
• Build and execute our HR brand strategy for trading talent.
• Structure onboarding, performance feedback loops, and incentive alignment.
• Create frameworks for career progression, retention, and internal mobility.
• Oversee personnel decisions including exits and negotiation processes.
• Monitor organizational health and propose strategic adjustments.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Influence skills

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