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Head of Trading

Job in Dubai, Dubai, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Jex Recruitment | Connecting top talent with leading companies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Risk Manager/Analyst, Crypto & DeFi
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 200000 - 300000 AED Yearly AED 200000.00 300000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and manage FX trading across major, minor, and selected exotic pairs
  • Oversee pricing, spreads, execution quality, and liquidity optimisation
  • Manage relationships with LPs, banks, prime brokers, and liquidity venues
  • Monitor market conditions and adjust trading strategies accordingly
  • Ensure best-execution standards and effective hedging strategies
Operations & Controls (Must-Have)
  • Own end-to-end trading operations
    , including:
  • Trade capture, confirmations, settlements, and reconciliations
  • Cash and nostro account management
  • Margining, funding, and exposure management
  • Design and maintain robust operational processes that scale with volume
  • Work closely with Finance, Compliance, and Risk to ensure:
  • Accurate P&L reporting
  • Regulatory adherence
  • Strong internal controls and audit readiness
  • Implement and improve trading and operations workflows, systems, and tooling
  • 10+ years’ experience in FX trading and/or trading operations
  • Proven background trading FX pairs (spot, forwards, swaps preferred)
  • Strong operational experience is mandatory — this is not a pure trading role
  • Deep understanding of:
  • FX market structure
  • Liquidity provision
  • Settlement and post-trade processes
  • Experience working in fintech, payments, brokerages, or FX platforms
  • Track record of operating in high-volume, high-control environments
  • Hands-on, commercially minded, and detail-oriented
Preferred
  • Experience in fintech, payments, or crypto-FX environments
  • Exposure to EM FX or high-growth corridors
  • Experience building or scaling trading functions
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