Overview Our client, a Dubai-based single-family office, is seeking to appoint a Discretionary Trader to build and manage a proprietary investment book across equities and fixed income , with additional exposure to digital assets .
The role blends fundamental bottom-up valuation and top-down momentum trading , integrating systematic insights and data-driven analysis to enhance performance. This is an opportunity to operate within a highly autonomous environment, working directly with the Principal.
- Key Responsibilities Manage a discretionary trading book (~USD 200K unlevered start) within pre-agreed parameters.
- Execute trading strategies combining fundamental analysis , momentum signals , and quantitative overlays .
- Conduct valuation-driven research, focusing on earnings, catalysts, and market structure.
- Apply macro and thematic perspectives to capture directional and relative value opportunities.
- Utilize Bloomberg Terminal for analytics, market monitoring, and execution.
- Maintain disciplined risk management, performance tracking, and reporting.
- Provide insights and recommendations to the Principal and investment team.
- Candidate Profile Experience: 3–6 years in trading or investment analysis (hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or family office).
- Education: Strong academic grounding in finance, economics, engineering, or mathematics.
Skills:
- Proficiency with Bloomberg Terminal (license provided).
- Strong Excel, data modeling, and quantitative capability (Python/R a plus).
- Blend of fundamental judgment and systematic thinking .
Attributes:
- Analytical, disciplined, and commercially minded.
- Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and adaptable to a lean setup.
- Understanding of digital assets is advantageous.
Location: Dubai-based or willing to relocate; UAE-based candidates also considered.
- Compensation & Tools Base Salary: (depending on experience)
- Performance Bonus: Structured around trading P&L and performance metrics
- Infrastructure: Bloomberg Terminal and market access provided (~USD 25K annual value)
- Book: USD 200,000 starting capital (unlevered)
- Why Join Unique opportunity to operate with autonomy within a growing family office.
- Exposure to multi-asset strategies combining discretion and data-driven insights.
- Platform for long-term progression and book expansion based on performance.