Summary
ADCB is hiring a Head of Equity Delta Trading within its Treasury & Investments Group. The role leads the desk’s strategy, trade execution, risk management, and performance across regional and global equity markets, including cash equities, index futures, and ETFs. Candidates need at least nine years of equities trading experience and a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field; CFA or FRM is preferred. The role is based in Abu Dhabi, and the posting describes salary as competitive without stating an amount.
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Head – Equities Delta Trading
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About the business area
Treasury & Investments Group
Treasury offers a diverse range of conventional and Islamic banking solutions and is responsible for the Group’s funding, investments, and centralised risk management activities. It manages the Bank’s borrowings, issuance of debt securities, and use of derivatives to mitigate financial risk, while investing in a range of instruments, including green bonds, short-term placements, and corporate and sovereign debt securities.
Job Purpose:
To lead and manage ADCB’s Equities Delta Trading desk with full accountability for strategy, execution, risk management, and performance across regional and global equity markets, leveraging expertise in delta one products (such as cash equities, equity index futures, and ETFs) while driving risk-adjusted returns, managing Profit & Loss (P&L), ensuring compliance, and enhancing execution and product offerings, and advancing ADCB’s trading strategy, market access and innovation in equity execution
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In this role, your key responsibilities include:
- Define and execute the strategic direction of the ADCB’s Equities Delta Trading desk, aligning with the Banks broader trading objectives and market expansion goals Lead and optimise execution of trades across delta one products including cash equities, equity index futures, and ETFs, ensuring the best execution and adherence to market structure
- Monitor and manage trading exposures within approved limits; escalate breaches and recommend adjustments to maintain risk integrity and compliance with ADCB’s risk framework
- Research and analyze macroeconomic trends, sector dynamics, and liquidity flows to identify trading opportunities and inform strategy
- Evaluate and monitor competitor offerings to ensure the Bank is up to date on market developments, product evolution and industry best practice
- Maintain full adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards across all trading activities
- Lead and ensure quality checks are practiced end-to-end process and operations readiness in case of new product/service releases in order to support Treasury Business Units
- Manage and monitor change control and configuration management to ensure in accordance with departmental processes and procedures
- Partner with Sales, Structuring, Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams to enhance execution quality, product offering, and operational efficiency
The ideal candidate should have the following experience:
- At least 9 years of experience in equities trading, with a strong track record in delta one strategies across cash equities, index futures, and ETFs
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
- CFA, FRM, or equivalent preferred
- Deep Expertise in Equity Markets, Delta One Products and Trading Strategies
Proven Leadership and Team Management
Advanced Knowledge of Market Structure, Liquidity and Execution Technology
Strong Command of Risk, Compliance and Governance Frameworks
Effective Communicator - Sound Decision-Making
- Stakeholder Engagement
Trading Platforms, Analytics and Data-Driven Strategic skills
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive market salary as well as all employees are eligible to participate in one of our rewarding variable pay plans.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).
- Flexible and Remote Working Options: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.
- Learning and Development Opportunities: We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.
At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.