Arabic-Speaking Metals Origination Leader — Dubai

Marlin Selection Recruitment; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlin Selection Recruitment seeks an experienced Arabic-speaking Metals Originator to join a Dubai-based sales team, combining new business development with client relationship management in the Middle East and India markets.

The role requires strong base/precious metals knowledge and an established network across industrial, trading and institutional clients. Travel and hands-on market coverage are essential components of the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience within base metals and/or precious metals markets.
• Demonstrable track record of originating and developing new business within the Middle East and/or Indian metals markets.
• Established network of relevant industry contacts.
• Strong knowledge of LME base metals products and derivatives markets.
• Understanding of client margin financing structures.
• Experience with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, order management systems and trade execution platforms.
• Strong commercial instincts and ability to identify revenue opportunities.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced front-office environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; willing to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients across the Middle East and India using an established network, market research, conferences and targeted business development.
• Originate new business with reputable industrial, trading and institutional counterparties.
• Build and manage long-term client relationships, acting as a key contact for day-to-day trading and market requirements.
• Coordinate client orders and trading requests with international market-making desks.
• Provide clients with metals market intelligence, updates and industry commentary.
• Support clients across trade execution, margin requirements, onboarding, KYC and ongoing account maintenance.
• Collaborate with Credit, Compliance, Operations and Finance to ensure client requirements are met.
• Partner with Credit and Compliance during onboarding and counterparty approvals.
• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships and revenue across the client portfolio.
• Represent the business at industry events, conferences and client meetings.
• Travel across the Middle East, India and other markets to develop relationships.
• Contribute to expansion of the metals business in the region.

Skills

Metals market knowledge

Client relationship management

Business development

Front-office experience

Travel willingness

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Order management systems

Trade execution platforms

Job description

Marlin Selection Recruitment seeks an experienced Arabic-speaking Metals Originator to join a Dubai-based sales team, combining new business development with client relationship management in the Middle East and India markets.

The role requires strong base/precious metals knowledge and an established network across industrial, trading and institutional clients. Travel and hands-on market coverage are essential components of the position.