Senior Metals Origination & Growth Lead, MEA & India

Marlin Selection Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 734,000 - 1,175,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlin Selection Recruitment in Dubai is working with an established international metals business seeking an experienced Metals Originator / Business Developer to join its sales team. This front-office, client-facing role combines new business development with relationship management, focusing on the Middle East and Indian markets.

The successful candidate will originate new relationships and manage ongoing trading activity with market desks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in base metals and/or precious metals markets.
• Track record of originating and developing new business in the Middle East and/or India.
• Established network of relevant industry contacts.
• LME base metals products and derivatives markets knowledge.
• Understanding of client margin financing structures.
• Experience with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, OMS and trade execution platforms.
• Strong commercial instincts to identify revenue opportunities.
• Excellent communication and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients in the Middle East and India.
• Originate new business with industrial, trading and institutional counterparties.
• Build and manage long-term client relationships as main contact for trading needs.
• Coordinate client orders with international market-making desks.
• Provide metals market intelligence and market updates to clients.
• Support clients with trade execution, margin requirements, onboarding, KYC, and account maintenance.
• Collaborate with Credit, Compliance, Operations and Finance to meet client needs.
• Travel across the Middle East, India and other markets to develop relationships.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences and client meetings.
• Contribute to expansion of metals business in the region.

Skills

Front office experience

Business development

Metals market knowledge

Networking Middle East/India

Client relationship management

Travel willingness

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Order management systems

Trade execution platforms

Job description

Marlin Selection Recruitment in Dubai is working with an established international metals business seeking an experienced Metals Originator / Business Developer to join its sales team. This front-office, client-facing role combines new business development with relationship management, focusing on the Middle East and Indian markets.

The successful candidate will originate new relationships and manage ongoing trading activity with market desks.