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Quantitative Analyst – Trading & Investments (Global Markets) Job Vacancy in UAE Abdu Dhabi
Posted date [2025-04-20]
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Quantitative Analyst – Trading & Investments (Global Markets)
FAB, the UAE’s largest and most secure bank, is seeking a highly experienced Quantitative Analyst to join its Global Markets Front Office Quantitative team. Based in Abu Dhabi, this high-impact role focuses on developing advanced models and trading strategies that enhance pricing, hedging, and risk management across asset classes.
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Banking
Job Function: Data Analysis
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a Quantitative Analyst Do in Global Markets?
- Develop pricing and risk models for global markets products including equities, FX, fixed income, and commodities
- Support traders and structurers by delivering advanced analytics, quantitative tools, and strategic solutions
- Perform market analysis, scenario testing, and stress modeling to improve trading performance and manage risk
- Build algorithms for trading and contribute to automation initiatives for front office functions
- Collaborate with IT, data science, risk, compliance, and trading teams to develop scalable tools and infrastructure
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Design and enhance quantitative pricing models using mathematical and statistical methods
- Conduct model validation, regulatory documentation, and ensure compliance with internal frameworks
- Work on curve construction and calibration in close alignment with trading desks
- Lead and mentor junior quants and analysts within the team
- Collaborate on building robust libraries and tools in Python, VBA, and C++
- Identify new product opportunities and provide analytical frameworks for their evaluation
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting, risk monitoring, and adherence to internal limits
- Participate in cross-functional knowledge sharing, improving curve models, and refining trading strategies
What Skills Are Needed for a Quantitative Analyst Role in Abu Dhabi?
Education:
- Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics
Experience:
- Minimum 6 years in a front-office quant or trading analytics role in financial services
- Proven expertise in developing and applying quantitative financial models
- Strong understanding of market structures, derivatives pricing, and regulatory frameworks
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Python, VBA, C++, and quantitative libraries
- Excellent knowledge of pricing, hedging, and risk assessment for global markets instruments
- Experience with curve construction, financial modelling, and analytics platform development
Soft Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
- Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Contribute directly to the profitability and innovation of FAB’s Global Markets division
- Gain exposure to complex and diverse asset classes in a high-performing trading environment
- Lead and develop next-generation financial models and infrastructure
- Access competitive compensation and benefits in one of the most stable financial institutions in the region
- Work within a team that promotes innovation, professional growth, and global best practices
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is the UAE’s largest bank and one of the strongest financial institutions in the world. With operations in over 19 countries, FAB offers a full range of banking services through its Corporate and Investment Banking and Personal Banking divisions. As a pioneer in digital innovation, FAB empowers its employees, clients, and communities to grow stronger together through world-class financial solutions and cutting-edge technology.
FAB, the UAE’s largest and most secure bank, is seeking a highly experienced Quantitative Analyst to join its Global Markets Front Office Quantitative team. Based in Abu Dhabi, this high-impact role focuses on developing advanced models and trading strategies that enhance pricing, hedging, and risk management across asset classes.
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Banking
Job Function: Data Analysis
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a Quantitative Analyst Do in Global Markets?
- Develop pricing and risk models for global markets products including equities, FX, fixed income, and commodities
- Support traders and structurers by delivering advanced analytics, quantitative tools, and strategic solutions
- Perform market analysis, scenario testing, and stress modeling to improve trading performance and manage risk
- Build algorithms for trading and contribute to automation initiatives for front office functions
- Collaborate with IT, data science, risk, compliance, and trading teams to develop scalable tools and infrastructure
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Design and enhance quantitative pricing models using mathematical and statistical methods
- Conduct model validation, regulatory documentation, and ensure compliance with internal frameworks
- Work on curve construction and calibration in close alignment with trading desks
- Lead and mentor junior quants and analysts within the team
- Collaborate on building robust libraries and tools in Python, VBA, and C++
- Identify new product opportunities and provide analytical frameworks for their evaluation
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting, risk monitoring, and adherence to internal limits
- Participate in cross-functional knowledge sharing, improving curve models, and refining trading strategies
What Skills Are Needed for a Quantitative Analyst Role in Abu Dhabi?
Education:
- Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics
Experience:
- Minimum 6 years in a front-office quant or trading analytics role in financial services
- Proven expertise in developing and applying quantitative financial models
- Strong understanding of market structures, derivatives pricing, and regulatory frameworks
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Python, VBA, C++, and quantitative libraries
- Excellent knowledge of pricing, hedging, and risk assessment for global markets instruments
- Experience with curve construction, financial modelling, and analytics platform development
Soft Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
- Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Contribute directly to the profitability and innovation of FAB’s Global Markets division
- Gain exposure to complex and diverse asset classes in a high-performing trading environment
- Lead and develop next-generation financial models and infrastructure
- Access competitive compensation and benefits in one of the most stable financial institutions in the region
- Work within a team that promotes innovation, professional growth, and global best practices
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB is the UAE’s largest bank and one of the strongest financial institutions in the world. With operations in over 19 countries, FAB offers a full range of banking services through its Corporate and Investment Banking and Personal Banking divisions. As a pioneer in digital innovation, FAB empowers its employees, clients, and communities to grow stronger together through world-class financial solutions and cutting-edge technology.
