Head of Structured Gold Finance

Caliberly® - Recruitment Agency; Dubai; On-site; AED 558,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly is seeking an experienced Head of Structured Gold Finance to lead gold financing origination, deal structuring and syndication, with a strong focus on African mining and commodity markets. Location: Dubai, UAE.

You will manage end-to-end transactions, build relationships with mining companies, banks and DFIs, and drive the execution of complex financings. Ten plus years in structured commodity finance and gold trading with a Tier-1 house are essential; English fluent, French preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in structured commodity finance or mining finance.
• At least 5 years with a Tier-1 commodity trading house.
• Experience across African jurisdictions with cross-border financing.
• Proven structuring and closing of multiple financing transactions.
• Hands-on experience with gold trading, LBMA mechanisms and hedging.
• Fluent English; French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead gold financing origination, deal structuring and syndication.
• Manage end-to-end transaction execution with stakeholders and banks.
• Develop relationships with mining companies, DFIs and trading houses.
• Ensure compliance with KYC/AML and LBMA standards.
• Oversee risk assessment and transaction documentation.

Skills

Structured commodity finance

Gold financing

Financial modelling

Credit analysis

Deal execution

Syndication

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

LBMA knowledge

Cross-border financing

Regulatory compliance

Languages - English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Law/Engineering

Job description

Head of Structured Gold Finance

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: Up to AED 50,000–65,000 per month

Seniority: Director Level

We are looking for an experienced Head of Structured Gold Finance to lead gold financing, origination, deal structuring and syndication, with a strong focus on African mining and commodity markets.

Key Requirements & Skills

• Experience: 10+ years in structured commodity finance, metals origination or mining finance, including at least 5 years with a Tier-1 commodity trading house such as Trafigura, Mercuria, Glencore, Gunvor, Vitol or equivalent.
• Gold Financing: Strong hands-on experience in gold prepayments, offtake-backed financing, streaming, royalties and inventory financing.
• Mine-to-Market Exposure: Experience across the gold value chain, including alluvial and artisanal mining operations.
• Deal Execution: Proven track record of independently structuring and closing at least three significant financing transactions.
• Commodity Trading: Experience with physical gold trading, gold pricing, LBMA mechanisms, hedging, refining, logistics and settlement.
• Financial & Credit Skills: Strong financial modelling, credit analysis, risk assessment, transaction structuring and documentation capabilities.
• Syndication: Experience raising and syndicating capital through international banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), trading houses, investment funds and insurers.
• African Markets: Proven transaction experience across at least two African jurisdictions, with an understanding of mining regulations, cross-border financing, FX and political risks.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong relationships with mining companies, government authorities, financial institutions and third-party stakeholders.
• Compliance: Working knowledge of KYC, AML, sanctions and responsible gold-sourcing standards, including LBMA and OECD guidelines.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Languages: Fluent English is essential; French is strongly preferred.

Target Industry Background

Gold trading firms and established commodity trading houses are preferred. Candidates from industrial commodity trading backgrounds, particularly copper, bauxite or lithium, may also be considered.

Please note:

Retail-only gold sales or jewelry trading experience will not be considered.