RV (Relative Value) Execution Trader - London / Dubai

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

Job summary

A global finance firm is seeking an experienced trader specialized in relative value to lead trading strategies in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in RV trading for US fixed income and derivatives, with expertise in statistical analysis and portfolio optimization. This role offers significant autonomy and the chance to engage with key clients in a dynamic trading environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead relative value trading across various financial instruments.
• Manage P&L, risk, and funding for a multi-strategy RV book.
• Develop and enhance pricing models and statistical arbitrage tools.
• Maintain and grow relationships with clients and liquidity providers.

Skills

Relative value trading experience

Statistical analysis

Python

MATLAB

Job description

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.

Key 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.