Executive Director Metals Strategy and Trading - Achieve Group - Dubai, UAE

Achieve Test Prep; Dubai; On-site; AED 535,680 - 837,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact executive role

Competitive leadership compensation structure

Job summary

Achieve Test Prep is seeking an Executive Director Metals Strategy and Trading based in Dubai, UAE. This executive role will lead global metals trading and drive commercial growth initiatives within a dynamic commodities platform.

The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in commodities trading, particularly in metals, and will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities. Join us to influence trading strategies and enjoy competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience within commodities trading, with deep expertise in metals markets.
• Strong exposure to Asia Pacific and/or international trading environments.
• Demonstrated leadership in senior commercial or trading roles.

Responsibilities

• Direct metals trading operations across physical products and financial derivatives.
• Drive commercial performance while ensuring robust governance and risk management.
• Lead a specialist trading team, overseeing performance and development.

Skills

Global metals trading

Derivatives and hedging strategies

Commercial leadership

Counterparty and supply chain development

Strategic planning and budgeting

Risk governance and compliance

Market intelligence analysis

Job description

Job Details

Country: UAE | City: Dubai | Industry: Mining & Metals | Function: Business-Strategic Management | Salary: 48000-75000 monthly (Market estimated) | Gender: Any | Candidate Nationality: Any | Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Executive Director Metals Strategy and Trading will spearhead global metals trading and commercial growth initiatives within an international commodities platform. Based in Dubai, UAE, this senior leadership role combines physical and derivatives trading oversight with strategic business development across regional and global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct metals trading operations across physical products and financial derivatives with disciplined execution standards
• Drive commercial performance while ensuring robust governance and risk management controls
• Lead a specialist trading team, overseeing performance, development, and day-to-day supervision
• Expand business networks by identifying new counterparties, structured deals, and supply chain partnerships
• Align trading strategies with regional and global corporate objectives
• Collaborate closely with risk, operations, legal, and finance teams to ensure compliant execution
• Contribute to strategic planning, annual budgeting, and long-term growth roadmaps
• Maintain active engagement with global market participants and translate industry intelligence into actionable strategies

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience within commodities trading, with deep expertise in metals markets
• Strong exposure to Asia Pacific and/or international trading environments
• Demonstrated leadership in senior commercial or trading roles
• Proven experience managing teams and navigating complex governance frameworks
• Sound commercial judgment with strong risk oversight capability
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, regulated global markets
• Candidates available on short notice will be advantageous

Skills Set

• Global metals trading
• Derivatives and hedging strategies
• Commercial leadership
• Counterparty and supply chain development
• Strategic planning and budgeting
• Risk governance and compliance
• Market intelligence analysis

Why Join Us

• High-impact executive role within a global commodities platform
• Opportunity to influence regional and international trading strategy
• Competitive leadership compensation structure
• Direct reporting line to senior management
• Dynamic and performance-driven trading environment