MENA/GCC FX Strategist, Research Lead

Bloomberg; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg Intelligence Middle East FX Strategist in Dubai leads BI's FX research for the MENA and GCC region, focusing on currency regimes, cross-border flows, and macro drivers. You will develop cross-market models and contribute to global FX analytics for Bloomberg clients.

The role demands 5+ years in FX analysis or trading, strong data skills (Excel, Python), and excellent communication with investors and traders. Senior BI position with regional and global scope.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience analyzing, researching and/or trading foreign exchange.
• Strong knowledge of Emerging Markets currencies and macroeconomic drivers.
• Proven ability to conduct quantitative analysis and translate data into investment insights.
• Strong understanding of global and EM macroeconomics and FX markets.
• Experience with financial/economic datasets and analytical models.
• Exceptional research, writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead BI's research coverage of MENA and GCC FX markets, with macro, policy and capital-flow insights.
• Develop differentiated perspectives on GCC currency regimes and monitor sustainability and market implications.
• Analyze cross-regional investment flows, hedge-fund positioning and local market dynamics.
• Develop and maintain quantitative models, datasets and tools for key FX drivers and trends.
• Contribute to cross-market spot FX models and FX-options analytics for G10 and EM research.
• Produce repeatable flagship research and timely analysis in response to major market developments.
• Collaborate with BI strategists and analysts globally to connect regional FX with global macro themes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with investors, traders and market participants to expand BI's FX research reach.
• Use Bloomberg data, analytics and AI/automation to improve research efficiency and develop new quantitative approaches to FX.

Skills

FX research

Quantitative analysis

Macro economics

Communication

Independent thinker

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Python

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

Bloomberg Intelligence Middle East FX Strategist in Dubai leads BI's FX research for the MENA and GCC region, focusing on currency regimes, cross-border flows, and macro drivers. You will develop cross-market models and contribute to global FX analytics for Bloomberg clients.

The role demands 5+ years in FX analysis or trading, strong data skills (Excel, Python), and excellent communication with investors and traders. Senior BI position with regional and global scope.