Senior Bunker Trader

Yodac Brokers; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Autonomy and impact

Based in Dubai

Job summary

Yodac Brokers in Dubai seeks a Senior Bunker Trader to lead the development and scaling of our bunker trading desk. The role demands an established global network of shipowners, charterers, and suppliers, and a proven ability to drive profitable trading operations.

The successful candidate will source competitive bunker offers, negotiate terms, and manage tasks from quotation to delivery, while actively mitigating risk and expanding market presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven track record in bunker trading or marine fuel brokerage.
• Strong, active network of client relationships (shipowners/operators) and reliable global supplier contacts.
• Deep understanding of marine fuel specifications (ISO standards), international shipping regulations, bunker pricing dynamics, and credit risk assessment.
• Demonstrated track record of generating consistent trading volume and profit margins.
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated and able to operate independently to establish a new trading desk.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new clients, expand market share, and build long-term relationships with shipowners, charterers, and operators.
• Source competitive bunker offers, negotiate pricing and credit terms, and manage end-to-end trading from quotation to delivery.
• Assess credit risks, monitor market trends, and ensure timely payment collections and risk mitigation.
• Work independently to build, diversify, and manage a high-performing bunker trading portfolio.

Skills

Experience 5+ years

Networking

Market knowledge

Deal closing

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

About the Role:

We are a fully licensed and growing bunker trading company based in Dubai. To drive our strategic expansion, we are seeking an ambitious, highly connected, and result-driven Senior Bunker Trader to play a key role in building and scaling our trading desk.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced trader with an established global network of shipowners, charterers, operators, and bunker suppliers who is ready to leverage their expertise and drive profitable trading operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development: Onboard new clients, expand market share, and build long-term relationships with shipowners, charterers, and operators.

• Trading & Execution: Source competitive bunker offers, negotiate pricing and credit terms, and manage the end-to-end trading process from quotation to delivery.

• Risk & Portfolio Management: Assess credit risks, monitor market trends, and ensure timely payment collections and risk mitigation.

• Desk Growth: Work independently to build, diversify, and manage a high-performing bunker trading portfolio.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of proven track record in bunker trading or marine fuel brokerage.

• Network: Strong, active network of client relationships (shipowners/operators) and reliable global supplier contacts.

• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of marine fuel specifications (ISO standards), international shipping regulations, bunker pricing dynamics, and credit risk assessment.

• Deal Closing: Demonstrated track record of generating consistent trading volume and profit margins.

• Mindset: Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and capable of operating independently to establish a new trading desk.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Highly attractive base salary paired with lucrative, performance-linked incentive/bonus structures.

• Autonomy & Impact: High level of ownership in shaping and expanding the company's trading operations.

• Prime Location: Based in Dubai, a major global maritime and trading hub.

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