Muhammad Umair Zulqarnain
Lahore
Summary
Seasoned financial markets professional with 23 years of experience in Forex and futures operations. As Head of Dealing Room, oversees trading activities and risk management while enhancing client portfolios. Demonstrates strong analytical judgement and rapid decision-making in high-pressure settings. Skilled in mentoring teams and ensuring regulatory compliance, with expertise in trade execution and market analysis.
Overview
4
4
Languages
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Dealing Room
Unique Trading Co.
Lahore, Punjab
01.2018 - Current
- Spearhead daily dealing-room activity across futures and Forex markets, managing multi-million-dollar equivalent transaction flow.
- Led Dealing Room overseeing futures and Forex trading operations.
- Lead and mentor senior dealers and analysts, strengthening execution discipline and team performance.
- Build and apply risk controls for exposure, margin, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with institutional clients on hedging and portfolio solutions, enhancing client retention.
- Implemented platform and workflow improvements across advanced trading tools and execution systems.
Senior Dealer
PAKZONE TRADERS PVT LTD
Lahore, Punjab
01.2011 - 12.2017
- Managed client orders and executed trades while conducting market analysis to optimise dealing-room workflows.
- Facilitated high-value client service and order handling in fast-paced market conditions to enhance client satisfaction.
- Directed Forex and futures dealership operations, ensuring compliance and maximising trading opportunities.
- Utilised multiple trading platforms, including Vertex, MT4, and MT5, to execute trades efficiently.
- Contributed to disciplined execution and smooth trading-room coordination.
Air Side operator / Airside Team Leader / MES operator
DULSCO / DNATA
Dubai
08.2008 - 02.2009
- Coordinated ramp operations as an Airside Team Leader.
- Assisted with ramp and airside operations, ensuring timely and efficient aircraft handling during peak periods.
- Gained rotational airport operations experience across airside and baggage handling functions, enhancing operational versatility.
- Performed MES data entry in baggage handling operations, facilitating accurate and timely processing of baggage.
Member of dealing room staff
NAS TRADERS
Lahore, Punjab
01.2002 - 12.2007
- Supported dealing-room operations, enhancing trade administration efficiency.
- Supported senior staff with order processing and market monitoring.
- Maintained accurate records, ensuring smooth daily workflow and compliance.
- Helped maintain accurate records and smooth day-to-day workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Punjab University
Lahore01-2005
Skills
- Forex Dealership
- Futures Market Analysis
- Forex Account Management
- Trade execution
- Market analysis
- Risk Management
- Risk assessment
- MT4 Trading Platform
- MT5 Trading Platform
- Vertex Trading Platform
- ArkTrader Platform
- Advanced trading platforms
- Client Portfolio Management
- Team Leadership
- Team leadership
Languages
English
Urdu
Punjabi
Hindi
Custom
Valid LTV since 2012
Timeline
Head of Dealing Room
Unique Trading Co.
01.2018 - Current
Senior Dealer
PAKZONE TRADERS PVT LTD
01.2011 - 12.2017
Air Side operator / Airside Team Leader / MES operator
DULSCO / DNATA
08.2008 - 02.2009
Member of dealing room staff
NAS TRADERS
01.2002 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Arts -
Punjab University