Junior Sales Trader

International Securities L.L.C.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a motivated Junior Sales Trader. You will assist in executing trades, provide market updates, and manage client relationships. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of equity sales/trading experience and fluency in Arabic and English. Join us for career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in equity sales/trading with a brokerage firm in the region.
• Strong understanding of the financial markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of working in a client-facing trading or sales role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing client trades and providing market updates.
• Maintain coordination with clients, traders, and the research department.
• Present investment ideas to clients and facilitate order execution.
• Develop and onboard new client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Market analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Fluency in Arabic and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business

Tools

MS Excel

Refinitiv Eikon

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Sales Trader to join our team. In this role, you will assist in executing client trades, providing market updates, and supporting the sales and trading team in managing retail client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in financial markets and client advisory.

Responsibilities

• Provide market color and insights to clients, including updates on sales, trading activity, research developments, and news flow
• Maintain close coordination with clients, traders, sales teams, and the research department to ensure seamless information flow and collaboration.
• Present investment ideas and relevant market opportunities to clients and facilitate order execution as required.
• Develop and onboard new client relationships, actively expanding the client base
• Increase the existing client business flow
• Participate in the morning meetings
• Provide manual dealing support to other traders, when need be
• Thorough understanding of equities sales and trading business in the UAE/GCC region.
• Strong work ethic and sense of ownership for assigned tasks.
• Positive attitude, high energy, and enthusiasm for financial markets.
• Proactive personality with the ability to work independently when required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
• 2–3 years of experience, ideally in equity sales/trading with a brokerage firm in the region.
• Strong knowledge of UAE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (CISI, or equivalent) are a plus.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, trading platforms, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of working in a client-facing trading or sales role.
• Advanced MS Excel and Refinitiv Eikon skills preferred.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and reputable financial institution, where you will work alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We offer a performance-driven culture, career growth opportunities, and a strong platform to build and expand client relationships.