13
years of professional experience
Institutional execution trader with 8+ years of experience across brokerage and trading, including 5+ years executing equity orders for HNI and institutional clients across GCC, MENA and international markets. Currently a Senior Trader on GTN’s Institutional Desk, executing large client orders using VWAP, TWAP, POV and Iceberg strategies while managing execution quality, liquidity, market impact and changing market conditions. Complementing my execution experience, I have independently developed and backtested rules-based quantitative strategies using Python, Pandas and NumPy.
Work History
Senior Trader - Institutional Desk (MENA)
1 Year 5 Months- Execute large institutional equity orders across GCC and MENA markets, with a focus on best execution across varying liquidity and market conditions.
- Execute and monitor VWAP, TWAP, POV and Iceberg strategies, adapting execution tactics based on order size, liquidity, market depth and volatility.
- Monitor algorithmic execution and intervene when market conditions or execution behavior require a change in strategy.
- Advise institutional clients and fund managers on execution approach, timing and market conditions, balancing urgency, execution quality and market impact.
- Monitor market microstructure, liquidity and execution quality throughout the trading process.
- Provide institutional clients with market themes, updates and actionable insights across regional and international markets.
- Work with trading technology and support teams on OMS/EMS workflows, broker connectivity and execution-related issues.
Senior regional & international broker
1 Year 5 Months- Executed buy and sell orders for HNI and regional clients across MENA & International equity markets, derivatives, mutual funds & fixed income.
- Provided market insights and trading views to support client investment decisions.
- Managed client execution and order flow while monitoring market conditions and liquidity.
- Participated in face-to-face client meetings and maintained relationships with regional investors.
International Markets Broker
1 Year 10 Months- Executed orders on behalf of HNI clients across GCC, European and U.S. equities.
- Executed listed U.S. stock options and supported clients across international markets.
- Provided clients with market updates and relevant trading information throughout the session.
Self-Directed
3 Years 9 Months- Developed a rules-based fundamental and technical factor allocation and back testing framework for large- and mid-cap US equities using Python, Pandas and NumPy.
- Researched factor combinations, portfolio weighting approaches and historical performance through systematic back testing.
Customer Care Associate
2 YearsExcellency Contact Center Officer
4 Years 1 MonthEducation
Bachelor of Science - Finance Major
Skills
INSTITUTIONAL EXECUTION
EXECUTION STRATEGIES
MARKET MICROSTRUCTURE
ALGORITHMIC EXECUTION
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
MARKET & LIQUIDITY ANALYSIS
Other Information
- Arabic, Native
- English, Native/Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Trader - Institutional Desk (MENA)
GTN Middle East
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Senior regional & international broker
Capital Investments
10.2023 - 03.2025Read More
International Markets Broker
Al Salam Investments
11.2021 - 09.2023Read More
Self-Directed
QUANTITATIVE TRADING RESEARCH
01.2020 - 10.2023Read More
Customer Care Associate
Al Ramz Capital
12.2017 - 12.2019Read More
Excellency Contact Center Officer
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
08.2013 - 09.2017Read More
University of Jordan
Bachelor of Science from Finance Major
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