Trading Operations Manager

IBMC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 275,431 - 348,879; Full time

Job summary

IBMC is looking for an experienced Trading Operations Manager to bridge trading, risk, and technical teams. This remote position, based in Dubai, focuses on overseeing projects and enhancing collaboration while providing data insights into trading performance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of project management experience, especially in the finance or prop trading sectors. Proficiency with data visualization tools like Power BI and a strong grasp of risk management concepts are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience in prop trading or fintech.
• Strong understanding of risk management concepts.
• Hands-on experience using project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects across trading, risk, and tech teams.
• Collaborate on real-time dashboards for performance monitoring.
• Prepare data-driven updates for senior management.
• Define and monitor KPIs for operational efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Data visualization tools

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Jira

Asana

Google Data Studio

Job description

IBMC is a company that connects top‑tier talent with global clients across industries such as finance, prop trading, SaaS, and digital innovation. We are currently assisting one of our clients, a Europe‑based proprietary trading firm, in hiring an experienced Trading Operations Manager to support their expanding operations and cross‑functional initiatives. In this role, you’ll act as the key bridge between trading, risk, and technical teams, ensuring every project is delivered on time, aligned with business goals, and backed by precise data insights. You’ll oversee project progress, streamline collaboration between departments, and play a hands‑on role in developing real‑time dashboards that provide actionable visibility into trading performance and risk exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage projects across trading, risk, and technology teams, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with data and tech teams to design, build, and maintain real‑time dashboards for trading performance and exposure monitoring.
• Work closely with the Risk Department to enhance reporting frameworks and data accuracy.
• Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency across departments.
• Prepare clear, data‑driven project updates and reports for senior management.
• Define and monitor KPIs to evaluate project impact, operational efficiency, and profitability.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of project management experience in prop trading, fintech, CRM/technology consulting, or financial services.

Proficient in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio.

Strong understanding of risk management concepts (drawdown, equity curve, daily loss limits, etc.).

Hands‑on experience using project management tools (Jira, Asana, ClickUp, Notion, etc.).

Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills, with a proactive, results‑driven mindset.

Remote Location

This is a remote position open to candidates based in Dubai, offering an opportunity to work closely with a highly skilled and globally distributed team in the trading industry.