Calcined Limestone Trader — Global Trade & Risk Desk

Avighna Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Avighna Global is seeking an experienced trading professional to originate, negotiate and close limestone, lime, and related minerals contracts in the UAE markets. You will manage a live trading book with exposure monitoring and coordinate with banks on letters of credit and trade finance instruments.

The role requires 3–5 years of trading experience, a solid network of quarry operators and buyers, and strong knowledge of Incoterms and shipping logistics. Regional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience trading limestone, lime, or related industrial minerals.
• Experience managing a trading book with P&L accountability.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms and standard trade finance instruments.
• Familiarity with bulk shipping (Handysize/Supramax) is a plus.
• Existing network of quarry operators, kiln producers, freight forwarders or industrial buyers is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Originate, negotiate and close purchase and sale contracts with suppliers and buyers.
• Structure deal terms including pricing mechanisms, payment terms, quality specifications and delivery windows.
• Manage a live trading book with real‑time visibility into open positions, shipment status and exposure.
• Coordinate letters of credit and other trade finance instruments with banks and the finance team.
• Assess and monitor counterparty credit risk, country risk and sanctions compliance screening on all new trading partners.
• Provide regular market updates and forecasts to management; contribute to budgeting and volume‑planning discussions.

Skills

Trading limestone

P&L accountability

Incoterms knowledge

Bulk shipping familiarity

Industry network

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, mining/geology, or related field

Job description

Avighna Global is seeking an experienced trading professional to originate, negotiate and close limestone, lime, and related minerals contracts in the UAE markets. You will manage a live trading book with exposure monitoring and coordinate with banks on letters of credit and trade finance instruments.

The role requires 3–5 years of trading experience, a solid network of quarry operators and buyers, and strong knowledge of Incoterms and shipping logistics. Regional travel is expected.