Trading Analyst, OTC

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, MYS
In-Office
Entry level
Blockchain • Information Technology • Software • Cryptocurrency
The Role
Entry-level role supporting an OTC digital asset trading desk for UAE clients. Assist senior traders with trade execution, monitor positions and liquidity, prepare pricing and market reports, ensure VARA/AML/KYC compliance, maintain trade records, and provide operational feedback to product and tech teams. Includes market research and participation in UAE-aligned shifts.
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About Fasset

Fasset is an American founded banking and investment platform focused on enhancing financial inclusion in emerging markets, enabling individuals and businesses to securely invest from anywhere in the world. Founded by Mohammad Raafi Hossain and Daniel Ahmed, Fasset has raised more than $80 million in funding and holds regulatory approvals in several countries, including the UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, the EU, Türkiye, Pakistan, and others.

Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Trading Analyst to join our OTC trading desk in Kuala Lumpur. This is an entry-level role designed for fresh graduates with a strong academic background in Finance, Economics, or a related field who are eager to build a career in digital asset trading.

You will work closely with our senior trading team to support the execution of OTC digital asset transactions for the UAE market, develop your understanding of market dynamics, and build foundational skills in risk management and cross-border regulatory compliance. 

What you’ll do

Trading Support and Execution

  • Assist senior traders in executing OTC digital asset trades on behalf of UAE-based institutional and professional clients under direct supervision
  • Monitor open positions, market exposure, and inventory in real time across UAE trading sessions
  • Support the preparation of competitive pricing and quotes for OTC transactions, ensuring accuracy in all trade entries
  • Learn to manage principal risk positions and facilitate client orders across multiple digital asset pairs active in the UAE market
  • Participate in trading coverage rotations aligned with UAE market hours, including scheduled evening and weekend shifts from KL

Market Research and Analysis

  • Track and analyse price movements, liquidity conditions, and order book data across key digital asset pairs relevant to the UAE OTC desk
  • Conduct daily market research on digital asset prices, macroeconomic trends, and Middle East financial news to support trading decisions
  • Apply financial and economic principles to identify patterns and contribute to market commentary for the UAE desk
  • Prepare market summaries and trade reports for the senior trading team

Risk and Compliance

  • Adhere to UAE virtual asset regulations under VARA, including applicable rulebooks governing OTC and broker-dealer activity
  • Ensure all trading activities are compliant with UAE AML/CFT requirements, KYC standards, and Fasset's internal compliance policies
  • Maintain accurate trade records, blotters, and reconciliation logs in line with VARA reporting obligations
  • Flag and escalate unusual market activity or potential compliance concerns to the Risk and Compliance teams

Platform and Operational Support

  • Provide structured feedback to the technology and product teams to improve platform features and trading infrastructure
  • Participate in testing and deployment of new trading products, pairs, and platform upgrades
  • Support business development by assisting with UAE client-facing data preparation and institutional client research
  • Develop a working understanding of order management systems (OMS) and electronic trading platforms

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree (recently awarded or pending graduation) in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline
  • Strong academic track record demonstrating analytical ability and quantitative reasoning
  • Basic understanding of financial markets, asset classes, trading mechanics, and economic principles
  • Familiarity with cryptocurrency or digital assets is an advantage; genuine curiosity and a willingness to learn is essential
  • Comfortable working hours that overlap with UAE time (GMT+4), including evenings from KL when required
  • Exceptional attention to detail — you double-check numbers, verify data, and take pride in accuracy at every step
  • Strong numerical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, charts, and market information
  • Self-motivated and intellectually curious with a drive to continuously learn and improve
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive trading environment without losing composure
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Bloomberg or trading platform experience is an advantage
  • High integrity and a genuine commitment to regulatory and ethical standards

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline
  • Strong academic track record demonstrating analytical ability and quantitative reasoning
  • Basic understanding of financial markets, asset classes, trading mechanics, and economic principles
  • Familiarity with cryptocurrency or digital assets
  • Willingness and eagerness to learn
  • Comfortable working hours overlapping UAE time (including evenings/weekends from KL)
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong numerical skills and ability to interpret financial data and charts
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive trading environment
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Bloomberg or trading platform experience
  • High integrity and commitment to regulatory and ethical standards
  • Knowledge of VARA regulations and adherence to AML/CFT/KYC requirements and trade reporting
  • Working understanding of order management systems (OMS) and electronic trading platforms
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The Company
HQ: Dubai
119 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Redefine the way money works for you, with Fasset. Fasset lets you seamlessly and securely manage all of your digital and real-world financial assets - from wherever you are, in your currency of choice. We believe in democratizing access to global assets, and that everyone, everywhere should be able to use their hard-earned money to buy high-quality, globally-traded assets to build and preserve their wealth. Through Fasset, you can: ⚫ Invest in both digital as well as real-world assets like stocks, bonds, commodities and precious metals. ⚫ Tap into our trading platform and take advantage of a wide range of tokenized assets, including real-time market data. ⚫ Connect to a digital wallet that makes shopping and transferring funds user-friendly, with integrated payment solutions for easy conversion. ⚫ Transfer or receive funds securely and conveniently from wherever you are worldwide with the Fasset Connect Network. The security of our customers’ funds, data and earnings are our top priority. We are regulated by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). No aspect of this platform is intended to provide, or should be interpreted as providing, any investment, tax, legal, financial, or other advice of any kind. The materials presented on this platform should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. If you decide to engage in transactions based on any material found on this platform, the decisions, transactions, and any consequences that arise are solely your responsibility. While other users may share investment advice or opinions, please be aware that such advice or opinions are merely conversational exchanges between individuals who may be anonymous or unidentifiable. Fasset explicitly does not provide investment advice directly, indirectly, implicitly, or in any manner whatsoever. It is recommended that you use any information obtained from this platform as a starting point for your own independent research.

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