Institutional Execution Trader - Brokerage

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank seeks an Institutional Execution Trader for an on-site role in Abu Dhabi. The role executes equity and fixed income orders for institutional clients, sourcing liquidity and ensuring compliant, disciplined trading across markets.

Ideal candidates have 4 years of relationship management experience, brokerage exposure, and a strong understanding of UAE market regulations, ESCA, and regulatory standards. On-site, UAE-based position.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Finance, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 4 years of relevant relationship management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience within a brokerage firm.
• Knowledge of ESCA and UAE market regulations.
• Strong relationship management and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute buy and sell orders for institutional clients and report executions promptly.
• Source liquidity from brokers and clients to support order flow.
• Present execution capabilities to prospective institutional clients.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and risk management policies.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports for the Head of Desk.

Skills

Relationship management

Business development

Sales skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Graduate degree in Finance

Job description

Institutional Execution Trader - Brokerage Job Snapshot Role: Institutional Execution Trader Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Banking Function: Investment Management Experience: 4 years Job Type: Full Time Position Overview First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking an Institutional Execution Trader for an on-site role in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The position is responsible for executing equity, fixed income, and other mandated orders for domestic and international institutional clients based on their instructions. The role requires disciplined trade execution, liquidity sourcing, institutional client support, and strict adherence to FABS policies, exchange requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Job Details Country: UAE City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Banking Function: Investment Management Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Institutional Trade Execution

• Execute buy and sell orders on behalf of institutional clients.
• Handle equity, fixed income, and other mandated transactions according to client instructions.
• Execute orders received from Sales Traders and report completed executions promptly.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of professional execution for institutional clients.
• Manage the distribution of orders within the execution team.
• Support efficient handling of institutional order flow across active markets.

Liquidity and Block Trading Support

The role requires active engagement with market participants to support execution requirements and identify available liquidity.

• Source liquidity from other brokers and clients.
• Develop and maintain a database of available block securities.
• Work with the execution team to facilitate institutional transactions.
• Use market knowledge and available intelligence to support effective execution.

Institutional Client and Business Support

• Assist the trading department in converting institutional client leads.
• Present the trading desk 's execution capabilities and market intelligence to prospective institutional clients.
• Communicate FABS service offerings and their value proposition clearly.
• Apply relationship management and business development skills when interacting with institutional clients.
• Support the desk 's efforts to differentiate its execution services within active markets.

Regulatory and Execution Controls

• Follow applicable legal, compliance, and risk management policies and procedures.
• Execute client instructions in accordance with FABS requirements.
• Maintain adherence to applicable exchange and regulatory requirements.
• Apply knowledge of ESCA and UAE market regulations.
• Remain aware of relevant regulatory pronouncements issued by applicable local and international regulators and related practices.
• Maintain appropriate professional standards throughout the execution process.

Reporting

• Prepare daily and weekly call reports.
• Submit required reports to the Head of Desk within the expected timelines.
• Report trade executions promptly following completion.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate degree in Finance, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 4 years of relevant relationship management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience within a brokerage firm.
• Broker Dealer experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of ESCA and UAE market regulations.
• Understanding of relevant local and international regulatory requirements.
• Strong relationship management capabilities.
• Business development and sales skills.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.