Regional Power Trading & Commercial Lead

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peergrowth Consultancy Co. in Dubai is seeking an senior energy trading leader to identify and develop power trading opportunities with IPPs, utilities, and industrial clients. You will shape regional strategies, negotiate PPAs, and grow the trading portfolio across local and cross-border markets.

The role requires 10+ years in energy or commodity trading, strong commercial acumen, and deep knowledge of market structures and regulatory frameworks. International exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Energy Management, or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in energy markets, finance, project development, or commercial management is advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant professional experience in commodity trading, energy trading, power markets, commercial management, or related field, preferably with an international trading house, utility, energy company or brokerage.

Responsibilities

• Identify originated and develop power trading opportunities with IPPs, utilities, mining and industrial customers, and other eligible participants.
• Identify opportunities to expand the trading portfolio, customer base, generation partnerships and geographical footprint in existing and emerging electricity markets.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with utilities, IPPs, mining and industrial customers, project developers, financiers and other market participants to secure new business.
• Monitor developments in regional power markets, including SAPP, to identify cross-border trading opportunities, optimize power flows and expand regional presence.
• Represent the company in industry engagements, negotiations, conferences and stakeholder meetings to strengthen market presence and relationships.
• Support the identification, evaluation, structuring and commercial development of power generation projects including renewable energy and other viable generation technologies.
• Develop and implement regional power trading strategies to maximize profitability and achieve performance targets across local and regional markets.
• Negotiate and manage PPAs, electricity supply agreements and related commercial arrangements to secure competitive pricing and reliable supply.
• Lead commercial negotiations and oversee execution, renewal and termination of PPAs, PSAs, wheeling agreements and other relevant contracts.
• Develop commercially viable power supply and trading structures incorporating generation costs, transmission and wheeling charges, market fees and other cost components.
• Undertake commercial assessments, feasibility reviews, financial modelling and due diligence for prospective generation assets and power supply arrangements.
• Conduct market research and analyze demand, supply, generation costs, regulatory developments and competitive dynamics to inform trading and investment decisions.

Skills

Power trading

IPP negotiations

Market analysis

Strategic partnerships

Cross-border trading

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in energy markets or related

Job description

Peergrowth Consultancy Co. in Dubai is seeking an senior energy trading leader to identify and develop power trading opportunities with IPPs, utilities, and industrial clients. You will shape regional strategies, negotiate PPAs, and grow the trading portfolio across local and cross-border markets.

The role requires 10+ years in energy or commodity trading, strong commercial acumen, and deep knowledge of market structures and regulatory frameworks. International exposure is a plus.