Note from our CIO
Xavier Botteri
Hi there,
RGG Capital is assembling an elite investment team in Dubai, focusing on the top 1% of global talent. As a single family office, we blend an entrepreneurial spirit with disciplined innovation, empowering your direct contribution.
You'll work at the forefront of financial innovation in an agile, high-performance environment. Directly shape strategy with senior leadership, leverage cutting-edge tech, and achieve unmatched professional growth. This is a unique opportunity to build, lead, and make your mark.
We are seeking driven, analytical professionals passionate about global markets. If you're dedicated to excellence, hard work and integrity, I encourage you to explore this opportunity.
To learn more about our vision and overall approach, please visit https://rgg.capital/.
We look forward to hearing from exceptional candidates.
Sincerely,
Xavier Botteri
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Algorithmic Equity Trader to lead the design, execution, and continuous refinement of our equity trading strategies. The ideal candidate combines deep market microstructure expertise with hands-on experience developing execution algorithms across global equity markets.
Compensation: A competitive salary range of AED 60,000 - AED 70,000/month, based on experience and qualifications, with an opportunity for up to 50% performance bonus and systematic team profit share, all tax-free. This transparent range represents our full compensation spectrum, with specific offers determined by relevant experience and demonstrated expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize algorithmic execution strategies (VWAP, TWAP, IS, POV, MOC, etc.).
Monitor and manage intraday execution performance across multiple venues and liquidity pools.
Analyze slippage, transaction costs, and market impact using real-time and post-trade TCA.
Collaborate with quant researchers, infrastructure engineers, and compliance teams.
Maintain robust risk controls and real-time fail-safes (price bands, kill-switches, latency monitors).
Contribute to market data pipeline design, routing logic, and venue selection models.
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience in equity algorithmic or systematic trading.
Strong knowledge of market microstructure, order types, and venue dynamics (US and/or global).
Proficiency with execution analytics, TCA frameworks, and slippage decomposition.
Hands-on experience coding in Python and/or C++ for execution logic and data analysis.
Familiarity with FIX protocol and low-latency infrastructure.
Proven ability to manage execution during high-volatility events.
If your expertise and track record align with this unique leadership opportunity, we invite you to take the next step.
Click "Apply" to submit your profile. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial confidential discussion with our CIO.
While many companies today won’t let you get your foot in the door
if your CV isn’t polished enough, we prefer to see what you can do first.
At RGG, we support equal opportunities
and an unbiased hiring process so that you:
1. Let your skills do the talking rather than have a job offer hinge entirely on interview performance.
2. Get a feel for the type of work you might be doing.
3. Enjoy a speedy turnaround from application to final offer (as few as 10 days!)
Application Timeline.
3-step process, as quick as 10 working days.
1
Online
assessment.
This skills-based test is sent as a link via email and takes about 45 minutes.
It’s the first step for every candidate and how we evaluate each applicant fairly and objectively regardless of experience or background. We share your results within 1 business day.
2
Real work
scenario.
Good news! If you move onto step 2, it means we’ve reviewed your test performance and experience and think you’d be a good fit.
This is where we give you 3 days to tackle a short task in your own time. It’s an opportunity to calmly demonstrate what you can do without interview nerves and pressure.
3
Interview
stage.
Get an offer!
Our Dubai office is a diverse and vibrant workplace of over 70 employees from more than 18 different countries, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives…and these numbers continue to grow every year.
We recruit globally for our Dubai team, so anyone can take the first step towards an unforgettable experience living and working abroad, in a city ranked the cleanest and safest in the world 3 years in a row
Apply for any of our roles and enjoy:
No income tax - keep 100% of your earnings!
Year-round sunshine.
Unparalleled global travel connectivity.
A state-of-the-art office.
Excellent quality of life.
A thriving community of diverse cultures.
World-class infrastructure and public transport.
Pristine beaches and amenities.
Questions?
We’ve got answers.
Can you tell me more about RGG’s benefits?
RGG knows that happy, healthy employees do good work. Here’s a list of full benefits in addition to the highlights mentioned above:
Learning and development support (we pay for courses you need to upskill).
Career progression opportunities -
you grow as we grow.
Monthly 10% performance bonus.
Annual salary review every January.
Quarterly feedback.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Unbiased hiring and achievement
recognition.
State-of-the-art tech and tools.
Premium health insurance.
Team life insurance coverage.
Annual flight home.
Generous annual leave entitlement (annual, sick leave, parental, maternity, study leave), in addition to public holidays.
Free catered lunch for the
entire team on Friday.
Kitchen restocked daily with healthy
snacks, fresh fruits, and beverages.
Regular social activities and events.
Monthly RGG Leader awards to
recognize achievement.
Leaders’ Club membership opportunity
for all employees grants access to
premium, high-end hotels and wellness
clubs.
RGG product discount of up to 50%
for employees.
Why do I have to take an online test if I have the relevant skills and experience?
We want to give every candidate a fast, fair, and prep-free way to get their foot in the door. No worrying if you'll get a response or if your CV even reached the right person. Do well on the test and you'll move on to the next round, guaranteed.
Is there an expiry for the online test? When do you expect me to complete the online assessment?
The link for the online test only expires once we have filled the position, but if you’re super interested in the opportunity, we recommend you take it ASAP as our hiring process moves quickly.
Top tip: The email containing the link may go to your spam or junk folder - so do check there if you haven’t received it.
Does RGG offer flexible or remote working arrangements?
We’ve tried out different options, and the in-office setup is consistently the best fit for the collaborative nature of our work. That's why we've invested in building vibrant, airy offices with plenty of green spaces that allow us to move fast, bounce ideas around, and create those game-changing "aha!" moments. It doesn’t work for every organization, but it’s what works for us.
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