{"id":143885,"date":"2026-02-21T05:06:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T05:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-senior-fx-trader\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T05:06:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T05:06:54","slug":"were-hiring-senior-fx-trader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-senior-fx-trader\/","title":{"rendered":"We\u2019re Hiring Senior FX Trader"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>About Commercial Bank of Qatar:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Commercial Bank, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Doha, plays a vital role in Qatar&#8217;s economic development by offering a range of personal, business, government, international and investment services.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>We believe in empowering our employees, providing them with opportunities for growth and professional development.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>By Joining us, you&#8217;ll be part of a workplace culture that fosters innovation, supports work-life balance, and encourages you to reach your full potential.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Join us in shaping the future of banking!<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Job Purpose:<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>Interest Rate Derivatives Trading &#038; P&#038;L Management:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to the trading desk P&#038;L, through proprietary trading of interest rate derivatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage open risk exposure across G10 interest rate derivatives within approved trading and risk limits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor daily mark-to-market valuation of open positions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> FX Liquidity &#038; Funding Management Support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support in management of the bank&#8217;s liquidity position, ensuring adequate funding and optimal utilization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Support Money Market desk in FX swap positions with local and international banks,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Support in monitoring month-end open FX positions, weekly funding requirements, and overall treasury liquidity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Market Intelligence:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ongoing review of market developments across G10 economies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide insight on key risks and opportunities arising from market developments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Treasury Sales, ALM Support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide derivatives pricing and execution support for Treasury Sales, enabling higher client turnover and revenue growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Support ALM by executing FX swaps to optimize liquidity positioning in USD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure compliance with real-time and high-value payment requirements, supporting smooth settlement and cash flow operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Trading Systems, Controls &#038; Process Improvement:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support system upgrades, controls, and process enhancements, including testing and whitelabelling solutions to deliver competitive client pricing and enable market-making in selected currencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Act as a key user for the Kondor treasury system, overseeing position monitoring, MTM valuation, and trade\/balance reconciliation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify and resolve system and reporting gaps arising from upgrades, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to treasury system enhancement initiatives, including upgrade planning, testing, and release management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>KEY COMPETENCIES<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>Decisive and Analytical<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Able to make quick, well-informed decisions under market pressure using strong analytical and numerical skills. Risk-Aware<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Demonstrates discipline and prudence in managing interest rate derivatives risk, adhering strictly to trading limits and regulatory guidelines. Detail-Oriented and Accurate<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Maintains precise attention to detail in trade execution, reporting, and reconciliations to ensure operational integrity. High Integrity and Compliance-Minded<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Strong ethical standards with a commitment to internal policies, AML\/CTF regulations, and audit requirements.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Resilient and Calm Under Pressure<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Maintains composure during volatile market conditions, high-volume trading, and urgent decision-making situations.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Collaborative and Communicative<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Works effectively with Treasury Sales, ALM, Operations, Risk, and Management teams; communicates clearly and persuasively.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Proactive and Problem-Solving<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Anticipates market and operational challenges; takes initiative to resolve system, trading, or liquidity issues.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Client-Focused<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Understands client needs, delivers competitive pricing, and builds strong professional relationships while maintaining risk controls. Technologically Savvy<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Comfortable using trading platforms (Kondor, Bloomberg, FXall) and supports system improvements and upgrades.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Qualifications:<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Required Qualifications:<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>Master&#8217;s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics \/ Statistics<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Required Experience:<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>Minimum 10 years in FX Trading<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Why Commercial Bank?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Digital Bank in the Middle East 2024 by World Finance and Best Mobile Banking App in the Middle East 2024 by Global Finance.<\/li>\n<li>An Innovation-Driven, Digital-First Environment where employees work with the latest tools and technologies to redefine banking<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities for Global Partnerships &#038; International Exposure, connecting employees with global networks and perspectives.<\/li>\n<li>A focus on Employee Well-being &#038; Work-Life Balance, ensuring a healthy and supportive environment for all team members<\/li>\n<li>Competitive Compensation &#038; Benefits that ensure our employees are rewarded for their dedication and performance.<\/li>\n<li>A strong Commitment to Diversity, Equity &#038; Inclusion, fostering a culture that values every individual&#8217;s unique perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> At Commercial Bank, we don&#8217;t just offer careers, We shape futures by pioneering digital transformation in Qatar&#8217;s banking sector, blending digital-first approach to redefine banking through innovative solutions.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Disclaimer:<\/b><br \/>\n       We appreciate your interest in joining CBQ! Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process. This job posting is for informational purposes only, and CBQ reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or close it at any time without notice.<\/p>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.careerjet.com.qa\/jobad\/qa7cf0ef0544fdee8b095dc60ddad57280?affid=1e18623d919a855447a16dd0557b1bec\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Commercial Bank of Qatar: Commercial Bank, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Doha, plays a vital role in Qatar&#8217;s economic development by offering a range of personal, business, government, international and investment services. We believe in empowering our employees, providing them with opportunities for growth and professional development. By Joining us, you&#8217;ll be part<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":143886,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[17,29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-143885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-jobs-in-gulf-countries","category-jobs-in-qatar"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":156245,"url":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-market-making-systems-architect-2\/","url_meta":{"origin":143885,"position":0},"title":"We\u2019re Hiring Market Making Systems Architect","author":"Admin","date":"March 13, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Overview We are looking for an experienced Market Making Systems Architect to lead the design and development of a high-performance trading technology stack supporting crypto derivatives market making. 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