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Equity Trader - Abu Dhabi

Employer
Robert Half International UAE
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Jul 17, 2019

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Job Function
Portfolio Management: Equities
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
This role would suit a candidate with international and/or emerging markets experience, with a track record in portfolio management, defining trading and investment strategies, and a track record of positive pnl generation.

The Role
  • Trade securities in local, regional and international markets in line with the group's investment strategies
  • Actively monitor portfolios to ensure they are managed in-line with their objectives, risk considerations and recommendations as laid out in the CIO's Investment Strategy
  • Monitor the investment performance of these portfolios against benchmarks, and communicate/manage risks accordingly or as directed
  • Keep up to date with and interpret financial/market reports, make recommendations to CIO with regards to sector allocation and stock recommendations based on fundamental research in a regular and timely fashion.
  • Liase with and maintain local and international broker network, custodians and administrators
  • Analyze financial information to support forecasts of business, industry, and economic conditions to assist in investment decisions, including technical analysis and market sentiments.
  • Monitor and provide CIO with daily trading information
  • Maintain research database and track investment recommendations made.
  • Work closely with operations team as well as other members in the investment team; Collating relevant information and data as well as assisting in all account opening or maintenance paperwork
  • In addition to marketable securities buy and sell financial assets for the company as directed; these may include OTC instruments, private company shares, and other assets such as futures, listed options, commodities & structured notes.
  • Execute trades, in an efficient and timely manner in order to maximize financial performance of the relevant portfolio.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by CIO


The Candidate
  • Bachelor degree in Finance or Economics from reputable institution
  • CFA Charter-holder Preferred
  • Minimum 5 years prior experience in investment trading of either equities, fixed income, hedge funds or private equity
  • Knowledge of GCC financial markets
  • Ability to analyze financial statements
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise investment reports and recommendations
  • Ability to speak in fluently in English; communication in Arabic preferred
  • Interpersonal skills and communication a must
  • Able to be based in Abu Dhabi

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