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On-Desk Trade Assistant – Global Macro Hedge Fund – Abu Dhabi Relocation

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OCR is working with a leading global macro hedge fund, managing more than $10 billion in assets, which is looking to hire an On-Desk Trade Assistant for its Abu Dhabi office.
The role will sit directly alongside portfolio managers and traders, providing day-to-day support across a broad range of macro products and strategies.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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The ideal candidate will have:
- Over four years of experience in a comparable on-desk trade-assistant or front-office support role within a hedge fund, asset manager, or investment bank.
- Be genuinely open to relocating from London to Abu Dhabi.


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Benefits:
- A highly competitive tax-free salary, bonus, and benefits package.
- Relocation support.
- Strong long-term career prospects.
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Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of the role will be contacted.
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