Our client is a multi-asset investment manager based in DIFC. The firm runs a concentrated, high-conviction public markets fund with an unconstrained mandate – expressing thematic and macro views across equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, derivatives, and digital assets with a focus on capital preservation and risk-adjusted returns. It is a lean, high-calibre team where each hire has direct impact on fund performance.

Role Overview

The firm is seeking an experienced Trader to join the investment team, reporting directly to the CIO. This is a hands-on, end-to-end trading role covering execution, derivatives structuring, portfolio monitoring, and building out the trading infrastructure as the platform grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute discretionary trades across global markets including equities, fixed income, FX, commodities, cryptocurrencies, and derivatives
• Structure and price derivative solutions – options strategies, swaps, structured notes – to express thematic views with asymmetric payoff profiles
• Monitor intraday positioning, risk, and P&L; provide real-time market intelligence to the investment team
• Build and maintain automated workflows, pricing tools, and reporting dashboards using Python and Bloomberg APIs

Requirements

• Trading experience at a hedge fund, prop desk, or institutional asset manager
• Deep expertise in delta-1 products (swaps, CFDs, futures) and derivatives structuring across at least 2-3 asset classes
• Expert Bloomberg Terminal proficiency; working knowledge of Python for automation and data analysis
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency markets and/or MENA market experience is a plus