Proprietary Trader MENA Equity Long Short (Dubai)

Location : Dubai AP Capital is a global hedge fund specializing in diversified trading across equities, commodities, FX, fixed income, and innovative assets. We adopt market-neutral strategies to minimize market turbulence impact and maximize investment potential. Our goal is to provide risk-adjusted returns while improving liquidity. Founded in 2012, with assets under management (AUM) reaching $500 million USD. We are seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager / Prop Trader to develop and manage a trading book focused on Middle East Single Stock Long/Short and Pair Trading with a market-neutral, quantitative/systematic trading approach. Responsibilities include: Monitoring and analyzing markets to identify trading opportunities and developing long/short trading strategies and signals. Executing pair trading plans to maintain market-neutral positions and achieve stable returns. Performing related research tasks and transactions. Managing position risk effectively. Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in Financial Engineering or a related field. Minimum of 5 years trading experience with a consistent, positive Pn L track record. Experience in Middle East Equity Single Stock trading is required. Strong quantitative skills, with an ability to research and innovate. Proficiency in Python or C++ for coding research, models, and strategies is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr