SAMER RAAD
Dubai,U.A.E.
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in liquidity management and optimisation, market-making and execution strategy, and risk management and exposure analysis. Demonstrates proficiency in financial dealing and hedging, alongside leadership and team development. Skilled in technical and fundamental analysis, analytical decision-making, and adept at utilising Microsoft Office Suite and trading platform operations such as MT4/MT5, cTrader, and TraderEvolution. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive strategic growth within the financial sector.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Global Head of Dealing
CFI Financial Group
Dubai
2021.01 - 2026.02
- Lead and manage a multi-functional global team responsible for Trading SysOps, Operations, Risk Management, Support, and LP (Liquidity Provider) Relations, ensuring seamless performance across all time zones.
- Oversee the 24/7 trading infrastructure and technical systems that support global dealing and execution workflows, including platform uptime, latency monitoring, and order routing efficiency.
- Define and execute the company’s liquidity management and market-making strategy, optimizing LP relationships and ensuring best execution practices.
- Drive product expansion initiatives, introducing new asset classes such as Equities, ETFs, Options, Futures, and Cryptocurrencies CFDs, and coordinating with cross-functional departments to ensure successful integration.
- Chair and contribute to the Risk Committee, evaluating exposure, managing limits, and developing advanced hedging frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Compliance, IT, and Client Relations to enhance operational workflows and maintain regulatory alignment.
- Develop KPIs for team performance, emphasizing efficiency, risk control, and profitability across the trading departments.
Senior Financial Dealer
CFI
Dubai
2019.11 - 2020.12
- Managed institutional trade execution with multiple liquidity providers.
- Assisted in establishing the Dubai dealing desk and training new dealers.
- Produced analytical reports on market activity and trading behavior.
Senior Financial Dealer
CFI
Beirut
2018.06 - 2019.10
- Supervised dealing team, ensuring compliance with internal risk parameters.
- Supported management with risk exposure analysis and trade performance reviews.
Financial Dealer
CFI
Beirut
2016.06 - 2018.05
- Executed client trades across FX, commodities, and indices.
- Developed internal execution policies and client trade monitoring reports.
Financial Trader
CFI
Beirut
2013.10 - 2016.05
- Conducted technical and fundamental analysis for daily market briefings.
- Monitored client margin exposure and ensured regulatory compliance.
Trader
Fidus
Beirut
2013.06 - 2013.09
- Prepared daily FX Technical Analysis Reports on major currencies.
- Executed client orders for currencies and commodities while managing margin limits.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Banking and Finance
Notre Dame University
Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon 2008.09 - 2012.02
Technical Analysis Certificate - undefined
ESA Business School
Beirut, Lebanon 2015.01 - 2015.03
Derivatives and Securities - undefined
ESA Business School
Beirut, Lebanon 2016.05 - 2016.06
Market Abuse Course - undefined
CCL Academy
Dubai 2020.02 - 2020.02
Anti Money Laundering Awareness - undefined
AML Dubai
Dubai 2021.10 - 2021.10
Project Management Course - undefined
Alison
2024.01 - 2024.01
Team and Time Management - undefined
LinkedIn Learning
2025.01 - 2025.01
Skills
- Liquidity/Pricing Management & Optimization
- Market-Making & Execution Strategy
- Risk Management & Exposure Analysis
- Financial Dealing & Hedging
- Leadership & Team Development
- Technical & Fundamental Analysis
- Analytical and Decision-Making Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Trading Platform Operations (MT4/MT5, cTrader, TraderEvolution, etc)
Timeline
Team and Time Management - undefined
LinkedIn Learning
2025.01 - 2025.01
Project Management Course - undefined
Alison
2024.01 - 2024.01
Anti Money Laundering Awareness - undefined
AML Dubai
2021.10 - 2021.10
Global Head of Dealing
CFI Financial Group
2021.01 - 2026.02
Market Abuse Course - undefined
CCL Academy
2020.02 - 2020.02
Senior Financial Dealer
CFI
2019.11 - 2020.12
Senior Financial Dealer
CFI
2018.06 - 2019.10
Financial Dealer
CFI
2016.06 - 2018.05
Derivatives and Securities - undefined
ESA Business School
2016.05 - 2016.06
Technical Analysis Certificate - undefined
ESA Business School
2015.01 - 2015.03
Financial Trader
CFI
2013.10 - 2016.05
Trader
Fidus
2013.06 - 2013.09
Bachelor’s Degree - Banking and Finance
Notre Dame University
2008.09 - 2012.02