Vice President, Trading Desk

Purpose
Responsible for processing and execution of trades across different markets on a daily basis.

Responsibilities
• Receive the orders book (open validity orders) and record them on the trading screen before the beginning of the trading session.
• Receive and execute any new orders submitted during the trading session (retail and institutions).
• Follow-up on executed orders during the trading session with the Account Managers.
• Inform the account managers with any news, messages and/or rumors that affect the stock market flow during the session.
• Build and maintain relationships with external brokers in order to find investment opportunities for illiquid stocks and vice versa.
• Rectify trading errors caused by the Traders, Account Managers and/or clients’ by executing the trades at the stock exchange trading room in the presence of a representative from the stock exchange.
• Allocate the institutions orders that were executed through the group account during the day to their internal accounts after the trading session on a daily basis.
• Upload and send the trading files to the operations department in order to issue the invoices.
• Suggest and test systems (OMS and Broker Mind) updates/upgrades with the information technology department.
• Ensure that trading activities comply with the market’s regulations and the firm's policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable AML/CTF rules and regulations as required in the conduct of the role.
• Ensure timely completion of all relevant AML/CTF training provided by the Group.
• Ensure response to AML, CTF & sanctions inquiries in a timely manner.

Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Analyst – Associate: 0 - 4 years’ experience/ Associate VP – Vice President: minimum 4 years’ experience in similar role.
• Very good command of Arabic and English.
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and Power point).
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
• Ability to build partnerships and work well in teams.
• Can identify problems and refer/escalate complex issues to a higher level.
• Ensure deliverable are always of a high quality.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Multi-tasker.
• Account Officer License from EFSA.

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