Trader - KSA

Riyadh Office. Posted a month ago

The role

You will support the Saudi brokerage dealing-desk capability by monitoring automated order flow and trading activity on the Saudi Exchange. You will oversee trading system performance and work with various teams to ensure activity is accurate, controlled, and compliant with CMA requirements.

What you will do

Monitor automated client order flow and trading activity throughout the trading session.
Oversee trading-system performance and identify unusual activity, spikes, anomalies, or potential issues.
Monitor order status and identify rejected, delayed, or irregular orders.
Investigate trading exceptions and determine the appropriate action or escalation.
Escalate trading issues promptly to the relevant teams when intervention is required.
Monitor market conditions and assess their potential impact on trading activity.
Maintain accurate and auditable records of trading activity, exceptions, and incidents.
Ensure trading activity is conducted in line with applicable CMA regulations, market rules, and internal controls.
Apply pre-trade controls and trading limits and monitor adherence to established trading parameters.
Work closely with Risk and Compliance on trade surveillance and the identification and escalation of suspicious or unusual trading activity.

Required qualifications

Saudi national (Saudi citizenship is required for this role).
Hands-on Trader/Dealer experience at a CMA-licensed brokerage or Tadawul member firm.
Strong practical knowledge of Tadawul trading systems, order types, and market activity.
Strong understanding of the Saudi trading lifecycle, including order submission, clearing, and settlement.
Experience monitoring trading activity, identifying exceptions or unusual patterns, and escalating issues appropriately.
Meets the CMA qualification requirements for the function, including CME-3A and CME-3B, a qualifying previous-series certificate, or a CMA-granted exemption.
Eligible for CMA Registered Person registration and able to meet the applicable KSA residency requirements.
Strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to remain calm and responsive under pressure.

Nice to have

Existing working relationships with relevant Tadawul teams.
Experience with automated trading or electronic brokerage platforms.
Experience with trade surveillance, transaction monitoring, or trading-system monitoring.
Experience preparing trading reports or providing market insights.
Experience working with Product or Engineering teams to improve trading systems, controls, or order handling.
Previous experience in a fast-growing or technology-driven brokerage environment.

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