First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a Director – Metal Trader to join its Global Markets division. This role is responsible for driving precious and base metals trading strategies, managing commodity risk portfolios, and providing client-driven trading solutions across regional and international markets.
​Key Responsibilities:
​Manage daily metal trading books (precious/base metals) to optimize pricing, liquidity, and risk-adjusted returns.
​Formulate and execute market-making strategies, risk hedging, and proprietary trading views within approved risk limits.
​Partner with Corporate and Institutional Sales teams to deliver custom hedging and commodity solutions to corporate clients.
​Monitor international commodity market trends, macroeconomic drivers, and regulatory changes to adjust market positioning.
​Ensure compliance with internal bank risk guidelines, capital requirements, and global regulatory frameworks.
​Qualifications & Requirements:
​Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field (CFA/Master’s preferred).
​Experience: Minimum 8–10 years of experience in metals trading (precious and/or base metals) within a leading international or regional bank.
​Skills: Strong quantitative aptitude, advanced market risk management, and deep knowledge of physical and derivative metal markets.
​Salary & Benefits:
​Competitive, tax-free salary package in Abu Dhabi.
​Performance-based incentive bonus, comprehensive health insurance, and executive banking benefits.
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