Discretionary Trader - Family Office

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg Terminal (license provided).
• Strong Excel, data modeling, and quantitative capability (Python / R a plus).
• Blend of fundamental judgment and systematic thinking.
• Analytical, disciplined, and commercially minded.
• Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and adaptable to a lean setup.
• Understanding of digital assets is advantageous.

Dubai-based or willing to relocate; UAE-based candidates also considered.

• 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).

• 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.