Sales Associate – Commodities

Veritase Trading LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritase Trading LLC in Dubai invites a motivated Sales Associate to support the commodities desk in originating, pricing, and executing client trades. You will work with senior sales and traders to build long-term client relationships and deliver risk-management and investment solutions to institutional and corporate clients.

The role sits in the front office, contributing to revenue growth, client engagement, and day-to-day commercial activity, with emphasis on accuracy, timely pricing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative or business discipline.
• 2–4 years' experience in commodities, derivatives, or broader sales & trading.
• Familiarity with futures, swaps, and options is highly preferred.
• Strong numerical capability with confidence using Excel and market/pricing platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; additional languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support senior sales in managing a portfolio of institutional and corporate clients across regions and commodities.
• Prepare pricing, term sheets, and structured trade proposals with traders.
• Monitor markets, forward curves, and macro developments to identify opportunities.
• Maintain accurate client information, call notes, pipelines, and revenue tracking in CRM.
• Coordinate with traders, structurers, risk, legal, and operations to ensure pre-trade and post-trade workflow, including KYC, confirmations, and settlements.
• Assist in preparing pitchbooks, client presentations, and market updates for meetings and roadshows.
• Produce basic deal profitability analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Respond to day-to-day client inquiries around pricing, positions, and product structures.
• Adhere to internal risk frameworks, compliance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Numerical proficiency

Excel skills

Financial markets knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Team collaboration

Organization skills

Proactiveness

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Economics

Tools

Pricing platforms

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Sales Associate to support our commodities sales desk in originating, pricing, and executing client trades. The role focuses on building long-term relationships and delivering risk-management and investment solutions to institutional and corporate clients. Sitting within the front office, you will work closely with senior sales and traders to drive revenue growth, deepen client engagement, and support day-to-day commercial activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior sales in managing a portfolio of institutional and corporate clients (including producers, airlines, utilities, industrials, and funds) across assigned regions and commodities.
• Prepare and deliver pricing, term sheets, and structured trade proposals in coordination with traders, ensuring timely and accurate execution and booking.
• Monitor markets, forward curves, and macro/sector developments to help identify opportunities and generate client-relevant trade and hedging ideas.
• Maintain accurate client information, call notes, pipelines, and revenue tracking in CRM and internal systems.
• Coordinate with traders, structurers, risk, legal, and operations to ensure seamless pre-trade and post-trade workflow, including documentation, KYC, confirmations, and settlements.
• Assist in preparing pitchbooks, client presentations, and market updates for meetings, roadshows, and marketing initiatives.
• Produce basic deal profitability analysis (e.g. spreads, XVA considerations, RoRWA/ROE where applicable) to support commercial decision-making.
• Respond to day-to-day client enquiries around pricing, positions, and product structures under senior supervision.
• Adhere to internal risk frameworks, compliance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative or business discipline.
• 2–4 years' experience in commodities, derivatives, or broader sales & trading (relevant internships considered for strong junior profiles).
• Strong understanding of financial markets; familiarity with futures, swaps, and options is highly preferred.
• Strong numerical capability with confidence using Excel and market/pricing platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; additional languages are advantageous, particularly for regional client coverage.

Skills and Competencies

• High attention to detail with accuracy under time pressure.
• Commercial mindset with genuine interest in client relationship building and revenue generation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with traders and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and client requests simultaneously.
• Proactive, self-driven, and eager to learn complex products, markets, and structures.