Senior Compliance Manager - Commodities

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Annual flights

Employee benefits

Job summary

Michael Page in the UAE is seeking an experienced compliance professional to own the compliance function within a growing commodities trading business. You will work independently and provide practical guidance across trading, procurement, finance, risk and operations.

The role involves identifying business risks, implementing effective controls, and supporting international trading activities to align with commercial objectives.

Job description

Unique opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to take ownership of the compliance function within a growing trading organisation. The role requires a commercially minded individual who can work independently and provide practical compliance guidance. You will partner closely with stakeholders across trading, procurement, finance, risk and operations, identifying business risks and ensuring compliance frameworks support commercial objectives.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established international commodities trading business with a strong presence across global markets. Operating in a fast-paced commercial environment, the company offers exposure to trading, logistics, risk management and international business activities.

Description

Act as the primary compliance lead, managing the function independently. Provide practical compliance guidance across trading, procurement, finance and operational teams. Identify and assess compliance and business risks, implementing effective controls and solutions. Support international trading activities, ensuring compliance processes align with business objectives. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and provide proactive compliance advice across the organisation.

Profile

Proven compliance experience within a commodity trading house, agribusiness, energy trading, shipping or a similar international trading environment. Strong understanding of corporate compliance, business risk, third-party risk and commercial operations. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make sound compliance decisions without constant supervision. Experience supporting trading activities, including exposure to hedging, physical trading or related commercial operations. Additional language skills such as Arabic, Portuguese or French are advantageous, although strong English speakers will also be considered.

Job Offer

Opportunity to play a key role within a dynamic international trading business, with occasional international travel. Comprehensive benefits including medical cover, annual flights and additional employee benefits.

Skills

commodity trading house, agribusiness, energy trading, shipping or a similar international trading