RV (Relative Value) Execution Trader - London / Dubai

Marlin Selection Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced professional in relative value trading to lead trading across US Treasuries and derivatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, strong expertise in pricing models, and a proven track record in statistical analysis. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth located in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of RV trading experience focused on US cash and derivatives.
• Deep expertise in curve trading and cross-market RV strategies.
• Proven track record in statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead relative value trading across US Treasuries and derivatives.
• Manage P&L and risk for a multi-strategy RV book.
• Develop pricing models and statistical arbitrage tools.

Skills

Relative value trading expertise

Strong understanding of pricing models

Statistical analysis

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

These are high-impact roles offering autonomy, global connectivity, and the opportunity to drive alpha across complex markets. The ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in US rates, futures, swaps, and credit instruments, with a proven ability to identify mispricings, construct relative value portfolios, and manage sophisticated risk exposures.

Responsibilities

• Lead relative value trading across US Treasuries, agencies, futures, swaps, options, and credit derivatives (CDS, indices).
• Manage P&L, risk, and funding for a multi-strategy RV book, ensuring alignment with firm-wide risk frameworks.
• Develop and enhance pricing models, curve frameworks, and statistical arbitrage tools.
• Maintain and grow relationships with key clients, banks, and liquidity providers.
• Ensure full compliance with trading mandates, risk limits, and global regulatory standards (SEC, CFTC, FCA).

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 10 years of RV trading experience focused on US cash and derivatives (rates, futures, swaps, options).
• Deep expertise in curve trading, basis trades, futures vs. cash, swap spreads, and cross-market RV strategies.
• Strong understanding of pricing models, Greeks, and volatility dynamics in US fixed income and derivatives.
• Proven track record in statistical analysis, regression, and data-driven decision-making (Python, MATLAB, or similar).
• Experience with portfolio optimisation and funding dynamics.

If you are London or Dubai based, have RV execution experience, please do apply or call us for a confidential conversation.