VP, Trading

Mubadala is seeking a VP, Trading in Abu Dhabi to manage fixed income trading and liquidity portfolios. Candidates should have a strong background in finance, with at least 10 years of experience, and expertise in capital markets. The role involves collaborating with portfolio managers and analysts to enhance execution quality and identify market opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with hybrid working options.
About Us

Mubadala is a leading global and responsible investor with USD 330 Billion assets under management, five global offices and business investments in 50+ countries.

While creating sustainable financial returns, we deliver impact and help find solutions to the world's biggest challenges.

We aim to double the size of our portfolio over the next decade. To achieve this, we are seeking talent with corporate experience that can contribute to the organization's success across local and global offices, including London, Beijing and New York.

Platform Overview:

Group Finance is responsible for Business Planning, Governance & Reporting of all financial activities across Mubadala, with specialist teams managing Treasury, Investor Relations and Performance Management. All transactional finance is outsourced to Mubadala BMS.

We ensure that all financial information and activity in Mubadala is accurate and compliant with legislation and industry standards.

What Will You Do?
• The role is to serve as a dedicated fixed income trader supporting the execution of liquidity portfolios, with a primary focus on short-duration money market and fixed income instruments.
• You will apply deep market expertise and technical insight to enhance execution quality and support investment decision-making, in close collaboration with Portfolio Managers, Credit Analysts, and other stakeholders.
• You will identify market opportunities, navigate liquidity cycles, and leverage dealer relationships to inform strategy, while contributing to the continuous development and future readiness of the trading function.

What Will You Bring?
• A Bachelor degree in a numerate discipline such as Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Actuarial Science or equivalent.
• A Master degree from an internationally recognised university or a relevant professional qualification such as CFA, ACT, FRM, PRM.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within a multinational organisation.
• Expert-level understanding of global capital markets, with a particular focus on fixed income and money market instruments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and advise cross-functional teams through complex financial transactions and market events.
• Familiarity with debt capital market products at the local, regional, and global level including instruments such as CDs, CPs, FRNs, T-Bills, corporate bonds, and sovereign/quasi-sovereign issuance.
• Strong understanding of financial derivatives and their use in liquidity and risk management.
• Proven ability to negotiate, influence, and communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders, including portfolio managers and financial institutions.
• Strong relationship management skills and a track record of working collaboratively with internal investment teams and external counterparties.
• Understanding of Mubadala Investment Company's global operations and demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to complex institutional frameworks and multi-geography investment mandates.

What We Offer You
• A superior platform to grow your career including a role that has social and financial impact.
• A great working environment with talented and like-minded colleagues.
• Market leading pay and benefits including performance pay.
• Hybrid working and wellness benefits to help you live your best work and private life.
• Opportunity to grow and develop through learning and experience.
• An excellent work culture enabled by our values of Accountability, Inspiration, Integrity & Partnership.

Key Indicators
• Location: Abu Dhabi
• Flexible Working: Remote working up to 5 days a month