Trading & Risk Manager - Dubai

About us:

Zeal Group is an award-winning FinTech organization committed to offering innovative products and solutions. Established in 2017, we have rapidly expanded to a team of over 700 employees globally 🌍.

With offices strategically located across Europe, Asia, North & South Africa, the Middle East, and South America, our technology hubs are centred in Cyprus 🚀.

We pride ourselves on being a people-oriented and product-focused company that values growth, collaboration, and groundbreaking technology 🤝

About the Role:

The Trading and Risk Management Officer is responsible for overseeing TRAZE’s trading activities and managing the firm’s exposure to market, credit, and operational risks. This dual role is crucial for ensuring the profitability of trading operations while safeguarding the firm’s assets and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Trading Management

• Supervise and manage all trading transactions, ensuring they are executed efficiently and in line with the firm’s trading strategies.
• Develop and implement effective trading strategies to optimize profitability and manage market risk.
• Monitor market conditions and make informed trading decisions to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Ensure that all trading activities are compliant with SCA regulations and the firm’s internal policies.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and monitor all potential risks arising from the company’s operations, including market, credit, and operational risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to manage the firm’s risk exposure.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and stress tests to evaluate the firm’s resilience to adverse market conditions.
• Review and update the firm’s risk management framework, policies, and procedures to ensure they remain effective and aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management and the Board of Directors.

Requirements

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a trading or risk management role within the financial services industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Relevant SCA-approved certifications for trading and risk management.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree or relevant professional certifications.
• Experience in a similar role at an SCA-regulated brokerage firm
• Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, or CFA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• In-depth knowledge of FX/CFD trading, financial markets, and risk management principles.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.