Head of Trading, UAE

6 Days ago • All levels

About the job

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OKX seeks a Head of Trading for its UAE operations. You'll lead trading strategy, manage liquidity, build relationships with market makers, and drive growth. Strong experience in trading, derivatives, and regulatory compliance is essential. Crypto expertise is a plus.

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom. OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE.

We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.

About the Opportunity

You will head-up the trading business of OKX in the UAE. You set-out the trading strategy in line with the business objectives and operate within the regulatory framework. You understand how to bring value to individual investors and institutions by using a combination of licensed financial products oriented around crypto-assets.

You will work closely with internal partners in product, operations, marketing, business development and legal/compliance teams, both locally and globally, to develop and grow trade volume, deliver the best of OKX to our customers, and ensure smooth and efficient operation of the business. You’ll lead the trading business within the UAE and provide innovative products to our end users.

At your core, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, process-driven environment and be able to adapt and adjust plans on-the-fly. You will possess the ability and willingness to balance customer needs with business priorities and articulate the rationale behind decisions. You must have strong communication skills, have a long-term perspective, be good at prioritisation, and willing to roll up one's sleeves to get the job done whenever needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsible for driving volume and liquidity for OKX Middle East which includes identifying the right trading strategies, fee structure and execution tools
Manage the trading orderbook, ensuring accurate and timely execution of trades and sufficient liquidity is available for trading
Drive relationships with key orderbook stakeholders including but not limited to various Market Makers, Liquidity Providers and advanced traders
Continuously monitor and analyze trading conditions, adjusting operational strategies to optimize liquidity and minimize risks
You have a deep understanding of Crypto, Experience with derivatives product-design, price-setting, risk-management and revenue-calculations.
Play a key role in partnering with our local compliance and legal teams to support licensing and regulatory efforts in the UAE

What We Look For In You

Senior experience in trading businesses, derivatives business operations for financial services or FinTech company (ideally head of trading or similar senior positions).
Good understanding of how the various functions of a regulated financial services business operate (e.g. Compliance, IT, Finance, Risk, Audit) and experience engaging with regulators.
Great communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an international organization.
Cross functional expertise and the ability to implement global standards while ensuring local compliance.
Expertise in risk management, with the ability to implement and monitor risk controls effectively.
Familiarity with relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements in the cryptocurrency space/keeping up with market structure changes and regulations, rather than with what is going on in the markets
Result-driven self-starter who is excited at the prospect of growing a business in a fast-paced, growth driven sector.

Nice to Haves:

Ideally, recent crypto exposure and a keen interest in crypto.
You are already an expert in the cryptocurrency trading landscape in the UAE and understand how speculators, traders, digital asset exchanges, brokerage businesses and financial institutions operate.
A history (and preference) of being both strategic, analytical and execution-oriented.
Experience working with teams across offices and timezones.