Job description

The Head of Equity Sales / Equity Sales Specialist role is a mid-to-senior-level position within a regional banking institution focused on Equity Sales and Equity Sales Trading across GCC and Frontier Market equities. The role is responsible for covering a product set that includes equities from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, requiring deep understanding of regional capital markets and trading environments. The position involves managing equity sales activities, executing client-facing trading strategies, and supporting institutional and high-net-worth clients with market insights and trade execution across multiple exchanges. The role requires strong knowledge of GCC regulatory frameworks, including exchange rules, liquidity requirements, settlement processes, trading limits, reporting obligations, and compliance with AML and KYC standards across multiple jurisdictions. It involves analyzing local market trends, macroeconomic drivers, and regional economic conditions that influence equity pricing and investment flows. The position reports directly to the Head of Debt & Equity Sales & Trading and offers significant growth potential within the investment banking division. The role requires collaboration with internal trading desks, research teams, and compliance units to ensure accurate execution and regulatory adherence. Arabic language skills are considered an advantage for client interaction and regional market coverage.