Analyst / Associate - Equities Trader

Job Description:

Analyst / Associate - Equities Trader

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Company Overview:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

The Opportunity

We are seeking highly motivated graduates and early-career professionals with a passion for financial markets and trading to join our Equities Trading team in Riyadh.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Equities Traders responsible for managing risk, supporting client activity and developing trading strategies across the MENA region. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to global financial markets while developing technical and commercial trading skills within a leading international investment bank.

Applications will be considered at Analyst or Associate level, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Equities Traders in managing risk and executing trading activities.
• Analyse market developments, economic data and trading opportunities.
• Assist in developing and implementing trading strategies.
• Build knowledge of equity products and financial markets.
• Collaborate with Sales, Research and other business partners to support client activity.
• Develop strong analytical, technical and commercial trading skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in financial markets and trading.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Desired Skills

• Business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Financial analysis, forecasting and modelling.
• Research, data analysis and trend identification.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Regulatory Requirement

In accordance with the Trading and Membership Rules published by the Saudi Exchange and approved by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), the successful candidate must be a Saudi National.

“We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religious or similar philosophical belief, political opinion, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.”

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements."