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 enhancing liquidity.Founded in 2012, we have grown to $500 million USD in assets under management (AUM).We are seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager / Prop Trader to develop and manage a trading book focused on Middle East Single Stock Long/Short, Pair Trading with a market-neutral, quantitative/systematic approach.Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze markets to identify trading opportunities and develop long/short trading strategies and signals.Execute pair trading plans, maintaining market-neutral positions to achieve stable returns.Perform additional research and transaction tasks related to trading activities.Manage position risks effectively.Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in Financial Engineering or a related field.Minimum of 5 years trading experience with a consistent and positive Pn L record.Experience in Middle East Equity Single Stock trading is required.Strong quantitative skills, with a knack for research and innovation.Proficiency in Python or C++ for coding research, models, and strategies is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr