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Head of Dealing & Trading Infrastructure
Wafra Capital
Dubai, UAE
Fulltime
Mid-Senior
2 months ago
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About the Role We are building an **institutional-grade brokerage "regulated Cat 1"* platform focused on execution quality, robust infrastructure, and disciplined risk management.
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Overview
***About the Role***
*We are building an*
***institutional-grade brokerage "regulated*
Cat 1"
- platform
- *focused on*
- ***execution quality, robust infrastructure, and disciplined risk management***
- *.*
- *We’re looking for a senior leader to take ownership of the following:*
- *Execution performance*
- *Liquidity architecture*
- *Trading infrastructure*
- *Risk frameworks (including gap & exposure risks)*
- *This is a*
- ***high-impact role***
- *shaping the core of our trading environment.*
- ***What You’ll Own***
- ****Execution & Performance***
- *Oversee trade execution quality across all products*
- *Monitor:*
- *Slippage (positive/negative)*
- *Fill ratios & rejection rates*
- *Execution latency*
- *Ensure best execution aligned with Securities and Commodities Authority*
**Liquidity & Routing Strategy*
- *Manage relationships with liquidity providers*
- *Design and optimize routing logic using:*
- *oneZero Hub*
- *PrimeXM XCore*
- *Centroid CS360*
- *Monitor:*
- *Pricing quality*
- *Fill performance*
- *Execution consistency*
- ****Trading Infrastructure (MT5)***
- *Own and manage MetaTrader 5 environment*
- *Configure:*
- *Execution settings*
- *Client groups, leverage, commissions*
- *Ensure stable connectivity and accurate trade routing*
**Risk Frameworks & Exposure Control*
- *Design and manage:*
- *Margin frameworks*
- *Leverage structures*
- *Stop-out and liquidation settings*
- *Monitor and control:*
- *Gap risk*
- *Negative balance exposure*
- *Client and aggregate exposure*
- *Implement:*
- *Pre-event and pre-weekend controls*
- *Stress testing scenarios under extreme market conditions*
**Flow Monitoring & Optimization*
- *Detect and manage:*
- *Latency arbitrage*
- *Toxic flow patterns*
- *Optimize execution through routing and infrastructure adjustments*
- ****Post-Trade & Reconciliation***
- *Oversee:*
- *Daily reconciliation with counterparties*
- *Trade accuracy and reporting*
- *Ensure no mismatches or pricing discrepancies*
**Performance & Commercial Optimization*
- *Manage:*
- *Spread and commission structures*
- *Balance:*
- *Competitiveness*
- *Cost efficiency*
- *Risk exposure*
*What We’re Looking For*
- *1.*
- ***Experience***
- *5–10+ years in FX/CFD brokerage*
- *Strong experience across:*
- *Execution and trading operations.*
- *Liquidity and bridge management.*
- *Trading infrastructure (MT4/MT5).*
- ***2.
- Technical Expertise***
- *Advanced knowledge of:*
- *Meta Trader 5.*
- *Hands-on experience with:*
- *one Zero Hub*
- *PrimeXM XCore*
- *Centroid CS360*
- *Strong understanding of:*
- *FIX API*
- *Liquidity aggregation*
- *Order routing logic*
*3. Risk & Analytical Thinking*
- *Strong understanding of:*
- *Execution risk*
- *Counterparty risk*
- *Gap risk and client exposure*
- *Ability to:*
- *Design robust risk frameworks*
- *Analyse and respond to market stress scenarios*
*4. Leadership & Mindset*
- *Data-driven decision maker*
- *Strong ownership mentality*
- *Able to operate under pressure in volatile markets*
- *Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability*
- ***This role is NOT for you if:***
- *You lack hands-on experience with liquidity and trading infrastructure*
- *You have only worked in limited operational roles without ownership*
- *You cannot explain execution dynamics and risk frameworks in depth*
- ***What We Offer***
- *Competitive salary*
- *Senior leadership exposure*
- *Opportunity to build and scale a high-performance trading environment*
- ***Apply Now:***
- careers@wafracapital.ae
- *Send your CV along with a summary covering the following:*
- *Your experience with trading infrastructure & liquidity*
- *Systems and platforms you’ve worked on*
- *Your approach to execution and risk management*
- ***Final Note***
- *We are building a*
- ***performance-driven brokerage environment***
- *where:*
- *Execution quality matters*
- *Infrastructure matters*
- *Risk discipline matters*
- *If that’s how you think, we want to hear from you.*
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