Market Analyst

Market Analyst – Arabic Speaking

Location: UAE

Industry: Financial Services / Trading

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are partnering with an established international financial services business seeking an experienced Arabic-speaking Market Analyst to join its growing team in the UAE.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware, market-focused professional with strong analytical capabilities and a passion for financial markets.

Working alongside a global team of analysts, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality market research, providing timely insights across multiple asset classes and representing the business through media commentary, webinars and financial content.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce daily market commentary and analysis covering UAE equities, FX, commodities, cryptocurrencies, global indices and international stocks.
• Deliver timely insights into market movements, economic developments and key financial events.
• Prepare market research reports, articles and commentary for clients, internal stakeholders and external media channels.
• Respond to media enquiries and provide expert commentary on financial markets.
• Present weekly market outlook videos, webinars and live market discussions in Arabic and English.
• Work closely with Marketing to develop engaging, relevant financial content tailored to UAE audiences.
• Provide real-time market analysis during periods of increased volatility.
• Support client engagement, sales and retention initiatives through market insights and educational content.
• Ensure all published content meets internal compliance standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in financial markets, market research, trading or a related financial services environment.
• Fluent Arabic and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of multi-asset markets, including forex, equities, commodities, cryptocurrencies and indices.
• Solid knowledge of technical analysis, macroeconomic indicators and global market drivers.
• Good understanding of UAE financial markets and regional economic developments.
• Confident presenting to audiences through webinars, videos or live market commentary.
• Experience producing high-quality written financial content under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with financial charting tools, market data platforms and economic calendars.
• Ability to simplify complex financial information into clear, engaging insights.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience appearing on financial television, radio, podcasts or other media platforms.
• Established relationships with financial media outlets in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE-listed equities and the regional investment landscape.
• Existing professional audience or recognised presence within the financial markets community.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical market knowledge with excellent communication and presentation skills.

You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly to market developments and delivering insightful commentary to a broad audience.

This role would suit an experienced Market Analyst, Financial Markets Analyst, Trading Analyst or Market Strategist who enjoys combining research with public-facing market commentary.

If you have a strong understanding of financial markets, are fluent in Arabic and English, and enjoy communicating market insights to a wider audience, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please apply with your updated CV. Candidates with previous media or video presentation experience are encouraged to share examples of their work.