Associate Director, FX & Rates Trading

First Abu Dhabi Bank
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteContractFunction: Capital Markets, Trading & QuantExperience: 3-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Teamwork","Risk management","Numerical skills","Analytical thinking","Presentation skills"]

Join the G10 FX & Rates desk to manage multi-currency, multi-product flow and support measured risk-taking across currencies. You’ll price deals with a win-oriented mindset, contribute to FAB’s market-making position in MENA, generate trade ideas and market updates, and prepare marketing/distribution materials. The role requires discipline under pressure, strong analytical and numerical skills, and readiness to cover long shifts and travel when needed.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank
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Associate Director, FX & Rates Trading

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Job Summary

Join the G10 FX & Rates desk to manage multi-currency, multi-product flow and support measured risk-taking across currencies. You’ll price deals with a win-oriented mindset, contribute to FAB’s market-making position in MENA, generate trade ideas and market updates, and prepare marketing/distribution materials. The role requires discipline under pressure, strong analytical and numerical skills, and readiness to cover long shifts and travel when needed.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Capital Markets, Trading & Quant
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage risk within given parameters in a profitable manner.
  • •Price deals to win and support the business.
  • •Contribute to maintaining FAB’s position as a top market maker in the MENA region.
  • •Generate trade ideas and write market updates.
  • •Prepare marketing material and collaborate with distribution; travel and cover long shifts where necessary.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree level (ideally BSc/BA) in Finance, Economics, or Science.
  • •3–5 years’ experience in markets.
  • •Proven track record of managing risk effectively and delivering consistent financial performance.
  • •Exceptional technical skills and product knowledge with strong market analytical capabilities (technical and fundamental).
  • •Highly numerical and analytical; able to process substantial information quickly and operate under extreme pressure.
Experience:3-5 years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:TeamworkRisk managementNumerical skillsAnalytical thinkingPresentation skills
Tech Stack:ExcelSpreadsheets

Company Brief

First Abu Dhabi Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE’s largest bank, offering retail, corporate, investment banking, wealth and Islamic banking services across multiple continents, formed by the 2017 merger of First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2017
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