Senior Director, Trading

OCEANE Invest; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market-making firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Director, Trading to oversee and expand their ETF trading operations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in ETF trading, with strong market connectivity and team management skills. This role is pivotal in shaping trading strategies and requires active collaboration with brokers and regulators. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

AI-enhanced trading technology

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in ETF trading, market making, or delta-one products.
• Proven track record managing traders and trading books across multiple regions.
• Deep understanding of ETF mechanics: NAV, creation/redemption, arbitrage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ETF trading function across U.S., European, and Middle Eastern markets.
• Manage and grow a high-performing team of traders.
• Maintain a consistent market presence and tight spreads across markets.

Skills

ETF trading

Market making

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Market connectivity

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

FlexTrade

Job description

Oceane is a fast-growing market-making and liquidity provision firm focused on the ETF ecosystem in the GCC region. Backed by global expertise and trading technology, we are on a mission to expand access to investment products across the UAE and beyond. Our ETF trading desk operates across local and global markets, bridging liquidity between the U.S., Europe, and Middle East.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and strategicSenior Director, Trading to lead and expand our ETF trading operation. This senior leadership position is responsible for overseeing trading execution, managing a team of traders, and serving as the primary point of contact for all trading-related matters. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise, market connectivity, and the ability to shape the direction of our trading strategy in alignment with Oceane’s broader growth objectives.

As Senior Director, you will be a key voice in the firm’s strategy meetings and a critical partner to stakeholders across the organization and externally—working closely with brokers, exchanges, asset managers, and regulators.

Reports to : Head of Trading

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the ETF trading function across U.S., European, and Middle Eastern markets.
• Manage and grow a high-performing team of traders as the firm expands.
• Maintain a consistent market presence and tight spreads across primary and secondary markets.
• Oversee risk management, pricing, and real-time inventory control.
• Serve as the go-to person for management on all trading and day-to-day operational issues.
• Liaise daily with local and global brokers to optimize execution and market access.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local exchanges and regulators.
• Represent the trading desk in interactions with global asset managers and strategic partners.
• Participate in firm-wide strategy meetings and contribute to key decisions that shape business direction.
• Guide collaboration between trading, technology, compliance, and operations teams to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Support ETF listing and seeding efforts, helping to scale the firm’s product and trading footprint.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in ETF trading, market making, or delta-one products, including leadership responsibilities.

Proven track record managing traders and trading books across multiple regions.

Deep understanding of ETF mechanics : NAV, creation / redemption, arbitrage, and tracking error.

Strong market connectivity with brokers, exchanges, and buy-side institutions.

Experience with cross-border ETF trading and hedging strategies (currency, futures, synthetic replication).

Proficient in trading systems and platforms such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, FlexTrade, and API-based tools.

Comfort with Python or other scripting languages for analytics and decision support.

Strong strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills.

Why Join Oceane

Lead and shape the ETF trading desk of one of the most ambitious market makers in the GCC.

Influence firm-wide strategy and product direction.

Access cutting-edge infrastructure and AI-enhanced trading technology.

Collaborate with top-tier professionals across global financial markets.

Enjoy competitive compensation, performance upside, and long-term leadership opportunities.

To Apply

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject lineSenior Trader Application .

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance and Sales

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