Senior Equities Delta Trading Lead — Remote & Flexible

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible and Remote Working Options

Learning and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank seeks an senior equities trading leader to head the Delta Trading desk, owning strategy, execution, risk controls, and P&L across regional and global markets. You will guide delta one product execution, drive best execution, and push innovation in equity market access.

The role requires deep delta one expertise, strong leadership, and collaboration with Sales, Risk, Compliance and Technology to enhance offerings and performance.

Qualifications

• At least 9 years of experience in equities trading with a delta one focus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CFA, FRM, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong leadership, market structure, risk and governance knowledge; effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic direction of ADCB’s Equities Delta Trading desk, aligning with trading objectives and market expansion goals.
• Lead and optimize execution of trades across delta one products including cash equities, equity index futures, and ETFs, ensuring best execution and market structure adherence.
• Monitor and manage trading exposures within approved limits; escalate breaches and adjust to maintain risk integrity and compliance.
• Research macroeconomic trends, sector dynamics, and liquidity flows to identify trading opportunities and inform strategy.
• Evaluate and monitor competitor offerings to stay updated on market developments and best practices.
• Maintain full adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards across trading activities.
• Lead quality checks and readiness for new product releases to support Treasury Units.
• Manage change control and configuration management to align with departmental processes.

Skills

Delta One Strategies

Execution

Risk Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Market Structure

Liquidity

Execution Technology

Compliance

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Economics/related field

CFA/FRM or equivalent preferred

Tools

Trading Platforms

Analytics Tools

Data Analytics

Job description

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank seeks an senior equities trading leader to head the Delta Trading desk, owning strategy, execution, risk controls, and P&L across regional and global markets. You will guide delta one product execution, drive best execution, and push innovation in equity market access.

The role requires deep delta one expertise, strong leadership, and collaboration with Sales, Risk, Compliance and Technology to enhance offerings and performance.