Proprietary Trader – Global Macro & Crypto
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Office-Based)
Permanent
£150,000 – £200,000 + Performance Bonus
Role Overview
The Proprietary Trader will be responsible for deploying firm capital across global macro markets (FX, rates, equities indices, commodities) and digital assets (spot, futures, options, DeFi-related exposures where appropriate). The role requires strong discretionary and/or systematic macro experience, deep understanding of crypto market structure, and robust risk management discipline.
This is a performance-driven role suited to an experienced trader with a demonstrable track record of generating consistent risk-adjusted returns.
The responsibilities of the Proprietary Trader will include:
Develop and execute Global Macro trading strategies across:
- FX (G10 & EM)
- Global rates & fixed income
- Equity indices
- Commodities
- Trade cryptocurrencies across spot, futures, and options markets
- Identify macroeconomic themes and translate them into high-conviction trades
- Monitor geopolitical, central bank, and economic developments impacting global markets
- Manage portfolio risk within defined drawdown and VAR limits
- Maintain detailed performance reporting and risk attribution
- Collaborate with risk, compliance, and senior leadership
- Contribute to ongoing development of trading infrastructure and strategy optimisation
The Proprietary Trader will have:
- Clear evidence of a strong track record of managing at least £5million per annum
- 5–10+ years’ experience in proprietary trading, hedge fund, or bank trading desk environment
- Proven, audited or verifiable track record of profitable Global Macro trading
- Strong understanding of macroeconomic frameworks and cross-asset relationships
- Demonstrated experience trading cryptocurrencies at institutional scale
- Deep knowledge of derivatives, leverage, and liquidity dynamics
- Strong risk management discipline
- Experience with systematic or quantitative overlay strategies is advantageous