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Principal Lead, eTrading Products

bankfabAbu Dhabi, UAE1 weeks ago
fulltime

Skills

EtradingPrincipalProducts

About This Role

Tasks

  • **Strategic Leadership:**
  • a.
  • Define and execute the global eTrading strategy in alignment with business objectives.
  • b.
  • Drive innovation in electronic trading platforms, ensuring best-in-class execution and client experience.
  • **Platform Development & Oversight:**
  • a.
  • Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance, low-latency trading systems.
  • b.
  • Ensure platform resilience, scalability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • **Stakeholder Management:**
  • a.
  • Partner with trading desks, sales, technology and vendor teams to deliver integrated solutions.
  • b.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders on eTrading initiatives.
  • **Operational Excellence:**
  • a.
  • Monitor and optimize electronic trading flows across multi-dealer platforms, APIs, and single-dealer platforms.
  • b.
  • Implement robust risk controls and ensure adherence to governance frameworks.
  • **Team Leadership:**
  • a.
  • Lead and mentor a team of developers, product managers, and support specialists.
  • b.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Job Knowledge & Experience

+ 10+ years in electronic trading, with deep knowledge of Global Markets (FX is a must).

+ Proven track record in leading and implementing large-scale eTrading platform initiatives.

+ Strong understanding of connectivity protocols, API and low-latency trading systems.

+ Familiarity with algorithmic trading strategies and pricing engines.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills accompanied with excellent communication

Qualifications And Skills

+ The candidate should possess either a postgraduate degree or qualification in Information Systems / Engineering / Business Administration.

+ The candidate should carry a minimum relevant work experience in a Bank or I.T.

Company.

+ Strong record of stakeholder management and leadership skills

+ Strong understanding of the financial markets, trading and banking solutions

+ Candidate must be technically astute and have had relevant exposure and experience with bank systems and processes

+ Strong numerical skills coupled with the ability to deliver well under pressure and tight deadlines.

+ Candidate must display strong verbal and written communication skills.

About Us

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions.

We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages.

Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB:

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization

Career Development

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you.

Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.

Our Values

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions.

We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.

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