Leader, Equities Delta One Trading & Strategy

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ADCB in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Head of Equities Delta Trading to lead the delta one desk, defining strategy and driving risk-adjusted returns across regional and global equity markets. You will oversee execution, risk, governance, and product innovation to enhance market access and execution quality.

The ideal candidate brings deep Delta One expertise, a proven leadership record, and a strong capability to collaborate with Sales, Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CFA, FRM, or equivalent preferred.
• 9+ years of experience in equities trading with delta one expertise.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic direction of the Equities Delta Trading desk and align with trading objectives.
• Lead and optimise execution of delta one trades across cash equities, index futures, and ETFs with best-execution practices.
• Monitor trading exposures within approved limits and propose risk-control adjustments.
• Research macro trends and liquidity flows to identify trading opportunities and inform strategy.
• Evaluate competitor offerings to stay current on market developments.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance.
• Coordinate readiness for new product releases with Sales, Structuring, Risk, Compliance, and Technology.

Skills

Delta One

Leadership

Risk management

Execution technology

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Market structure

Data analytics

Trading platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

CFA/FRM or equivalent preferred

Job description

ADCB in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Head of Equities Delta Trading to lead the delta one desk, defining strategy and driving risk-adjusted returns across regional and global equity markets. You will oversee execution, risk, governance, and product innovation to enhance market access and execution quality.

The ideal candidate brings deep Delta One expertise, a proven leadership record, and a strong capability to collaborate with Sales, Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams.