Head of trading - united arab emirates, dubai

Head of trading & risk - lead the trading team from an operations & commercial perspective.  role description: we are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced head of trading & risk to join us. the ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantitative trading, risk management, and proprietary trading strategies, with a minimum of 10 years experience. as the director of trading & risk, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of trading operations, trading positions, client portfolio and risk management for the entire group. responsibilities: - develop and implement proprietary trading strategies to optimize profitability and minimize risk. - develop and build out core otc trading mandate, timelines and objectives with senior mgmt. - sits above risk and p&l of entire otc trading desk and all books that develop underneath - drive the evolution of operational fund flows, settlement processes, third-party relationships with vendors etc. - builds and owns client relationships and works with broader instl sales and trading team to drive incremental otc flow. - work with insti sales team to cross sell, create new services & assets, alongside compliance. - manage a team of quantitative analysts and traders, providing guidance and support to drive performance and achieve strategic objectives. - monitor market conditions and identify opportunities to capitalize on emerging trends and market inefficiencies. - conduct quantitative analysis to assess risk exposure and develop risk mitigation strategies. - collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management and trading desks, to align trading activities with business objectives. - maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to trading and risk management. - continuously evaluate and enhance trading algorithms and models to adapt to changing market dynamics. - analyze performance metrics and develop reports to communicate trading results and risk profiles to key stakeholders. - stay abreast of industry developments and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the market. - foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the trade and risk management team. skills qualifications: - proven track record of success in quantitative trading and risk management roles, with at least 10 years of experience in a leadership capacity. - extensive understanding of financial and crypto markets, trading strategies, and risk management techniques. - proficiency in programming languages such as python, r, or matlab for quantitative analysis and algorithmic trading. - strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. - experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement across new assets, protocols, nfts etc - ability to thrive under pressure and make sound decisions in high-stakes trading environments. - knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to trading operations. - comfortable managing position and counterparty risk and operating in a fast-paced trading environment  

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