Middle Officer

Talent Bridge HR Consultancy Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commodity trading firm in Dubai is looking for a Middle Office Analyst to manage derivative exposures and support their Derivatives Trading Desk. The role includes trade capture and validation, P&L reporting, and risk analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3-4 years of relevant experience in risk management or product control, especially within an energy trading environment. This position offers a competitive, tax-free salary and benefits in line with UAE labor law.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Opportunity to work with a leading derivatives trading desk

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in Middle Office Product Control or Risk Management.
• Familiarity with ETRM systems and commodity trading workflows.
• Solid understanding of oil options valuation and paper contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage derivative exposures and ensure accurate trade capture.
• Prepare daily P&L reports and exposure updates.
• Develop and apply valuation models for derivative instruments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or related field

Tools

Excel

VBA

SQL

Job description

Middle Officer Trade Officer Derivatives Trading Jobs in Dubai

Location: Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Commodity Trading / Derivatives
Job Type: FullTime
Reports To: Head of Trading Operations / Risk Manager

Job Description

A prominent commodity trading firm in Dubai is seeking a Middle Office Analyst to support their Derivatives Trading Desk. This role is responsible for managing derivative exposures ensuring accurate trade capture and producing daily P&L and exposure reports. The successful candidate will work closely with traders risk managers and backoffice teams to ensure operational accuracy valuation integrity and risk compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Capture & Validation

• Work directly with derivatives traders to ensure accurate trade input updates and lifecycle management.
• Manage trade validation and reconciliation of derivative transactions across multiple products and strategies.

P&L & Exposure Reporting

• Prepare and deliver daily P&L reports and exposure updates identifying key drivers behind P&L movements.
• Provide actionable insights and variance analysis to traders and senior management.

Valuation & Curve Management

• Develop maintain and apply valuation models and forward curves for derivative instruments.
• Ensure daily pricing reflects accurate market values and complies with internal policies.

Risk Analysis & Support

• Conduct stress testing scenario analysis and backtesting of derivative positions.
• Collaborate with the Quantitative Risk team to provide data and analysis for daily risk reports.

MonthEnd Closing & Compliance

• Lead monthend processes ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with deadlines.
• Ensure data integrity and support audit and compliance checks when required.

Break Resolution & Operations Oversight

• Liaise with the Back Office to investigate and resolve trade breaks and booking discrepancies.
• Support the implementation of best practices in trade lifecycle management.

Process Optimization & System Enhancements

• Work with the IT/ETRM teams to enhance tools automate workflows and streamline middle office processes.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and operational risk reduction.

Candidate Requirements

Education & Certification

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Engineering Mathematics or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in Middle Office Product Control or Risk Management in an energy trading environment.
• Familiarity with ETRM systems derivative products and commodity trading workflows.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong Excel proficiency (pivot tables lookups basic modeling).
• Knowledge of VBA and SQL is a plus.
• Solid understanding of paper contracts (swaps futures) and oil options valuation.
• Familiarity with Crude LPG Naphtha Gasoline Middle Distillates and Fuel Oil markets.

Skills & Competencies

• Detailoriented with strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills to work across trading risk and operations teams.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of risk metrics and controls relevant to trading operations.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive taxfree salary in Dubai.
• Medical insurance annual leave and other benefits in accordance with UAE labor law.
• Opportunity to work with a leading derivatives trading desk in the region.

Similar Job Titles in Dubai

• Derivatives Middle Office Analyst
• Product Control Analyst Commodities
• Risk Analyst Trading Desk
• Trade Officer Oil Derivatives
• P&L and Valuations Analyst Energy Sector

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