Commodity Trader

Hays are excited to be partnering with a leading regional financial institution to appoint a Commodities Trader (Director level) for its expanding Global Markets business in Dubai.

This is a high-impact opportunity focused on trading commodity derivatives across energy and metals markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in generating proprietary and client-driven revenues, managing risk across complex commodities products, and contributing to the continued growth of a developing commodities franchise. The position offers significant autonomy, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a commodities trading portfolio across energy and metals markets
• Trade commodity derivatives including futures, swaps, options and structured products
• Generate proprietary and client-driven P&L through effective risk management and market positioning
• Price, structure and execute derivative transactions tailored to client requirements
• Manage market risk, volatility exposure and non-linear products across the trading book
• Develop and maintain relationships with institutional clients, corporate counterparties and internal stakeholders
• Work closely with sales, structuring, risk and treasury teams to deliver innovative commodity solutions
• Identify new market opportunities, revenue streams and product initiatives
• Monitor global commodity markets, macroeconomic developments and geopolitical events impacting trading activity
• Contribute to the expansion and development of the wider commodities platform

Key Requirements:

• 5-10 years of experience within commodities trading, with a strong preference for energy, gas, oil, metals or commodity derivatives markets
• Demonstrated experience managing risk and P&L within a trading environment
• Strong understanding of commodity derivatives, including futures, swaps and options
• Experience within a bank, commodity trading house, energy trading platform or financial markets institution
• Exposure to structured transactions, volatility products or non-linear risk management would be advantageous
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify and execute profitable trading opportunities
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients and internal stakeholders across multiple functions
• Experience using trading, risk management and market analytics platforms
• Python or other quantitative programming experience would be viewed favourably

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing platform with ambitious expansion plans across Global Markets. The client offers a highly competitive compensation package, strong performance-driven bonus potential, relocation support, family benefits and the opportunity to be based in Dubai with tax-free earnings.

*Please note that due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*