Senior Trader – Facilitation Desk

About the role

A technology‑first capital markets firm is seeking an experienced Senior Trader to manage a SAR 100 million Saudi equities Facilitation book, providing liquidity for a major brokerage franchise in Saudi Arabia.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a SAR 100 million Facilitation book on Saudi equities, delivering immediate liquidity for large broker flows.
• Execute and manage principal risk positions, optimizing inventory and hedging to limit market exposure.
• Interact with internal high‑frequency trading market‑making systems to offload risk when appropriate.
• Collaborate with one of the region’s largest brokers to ensure seamless flow integration and high execution quality.
• Utilize and provide feedback on internal risk‑management tools to maintain strict limit adherence.
• Provide market‑behavior insights to the research team for refining automated pricing and hedging algorithms.
• Assist in deploying new strategies and models, and help design internal tools, dashboards, and automation.
• Support post‑trade activities for effective clearing and accurate record‑keeping.

Required profile

• 3–10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Deep expertise in Saudi equity markets, Tadawul microstructure, and facilitation/principal trading desks.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments.
• Proven track record of managing books of SAR 100 M+ with disciplined risk management.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of Saudi Equity markets and Tadawul microstructure.
• Experience with principal risk management and inventory optimization.