Principal Lead, eTrading Products
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TASKS:
• Strategic Leadership:
a. Define and execute the global eTrading strategy in alignment with business objectives.
b. Drive innovation in electronic trading platforms, ensuring best-in-class execution and client experience.
• Platform Development & Oversight:
a. Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance, low-latency trading systems.
b. Ensure platform resilience, scalability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Management:
a. Partner with trading desks, sales, technology and vendor teams to deliver integrated solutions.
b. Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders on eTrading initiatives.
• Operational Excellence:
a. Monitor and optimize electronic trading flows across multi-dealer platforms, APIs, and single-dealer platforms.
b. Implement robust risk controls and ensure adherence to governance frameworks.
• Team Leadership:
a. Lead and mentor a team of developers, product managers, and support specialists.
b. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
JOB KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
• 10+ years in electronic trading, with deep knowledge of Global Markets (FX is a must).
• Proven track record in leading and implementing large-scale eTrading platform initiatives.
• Strong understanding of connectivity protocols, API and low-latency trading systems.
• Familiarity with algorithmic trading strategies and pricing engines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills accompanied with excellent communication
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• The candidate should possess either a postgraduate degree or qualification in Information Systems / Engineering / Business Administration.
• The candidate should carry a minimum relevant work experience in a Bank or I.T. Company.
• Strong record of stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of the financial markets, trading and banking solutions
• Candidate must be technically astute and have had relevant exposure and experience with bank systems and processes
• Strong numerical skills coupled with the ability to deliver well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Candidate must display strong verbal and written communication skills.
Requirements
- •10+ years in electronic trading (FX mandatory)
- •Experience leading large-scale eTrading platform initiatives
- •Understanding of connectivity protocols, API, and low-latency trading systems
- •Familiarity with algorithmic trading strategies and pricing engines
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- •Experience in a Bank or IT Company
- •Strong understanding of financial markets, trading, and banking solutions
- •Technically astute with bank systems and processes exposure
Nice to Have
- •Postgraduate degree or qualification in Information Systems/Engineering/Business Administration
- •Excellent communication skills
- •Ability to deliver under pressure and tight deadlines
Responsibilities
- •Define and execute global eTrading strategy
- •Drive innovation in electronic trading platforms
- •Oversee design, development, and maintenance of trading systems
- •Ensure platform resilience, scalability, and compliance
- •Partner with trading desks, sales, technology, and vendor teams
- •Monitor and optimize electronic trading flows
- •Implement risk controls and ensure governance adherence
- •Lead and mentor a team of developers, product managers, and support specialists
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