Senior Metals Trader – Base & Precious Metals

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a seasoned Commodity Trader with deep Base and Precious Metals expertise to manage client flow, generate P&L, and drive revenue for the Metals franchise. The role focuses on risk management, market making, and strong relationships with key clients and counterparties.

The successful candidate will leverage knowledge of metals markets, trading platforms, and risk controls to expand FAB’s market leadership in the UAE and globally, coordinating with sales and

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in commodity trading with strong base/precious metals focus.
• Strong knowledge of commodity markets, trading platforms, and systems.
• Proven track record in managing commodities risk.
• Ability to develop client relationships and open dialogue across desks.
• Team player with adaptability to new desk initiatives.
• Excellent communication with sales and counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Manage and leverage customer flow to deliver the assigned budget.
• Generate P&L with a detailed knowledge of base and precious metals markets.
• Enhance the Commodity desk capabilities and help growing the Metals franchise.
• Establish relationships with key clients and counterparties.
• Support distribution avenues to enhance the flow business.
• Price, Execute and Risk manage the client flow.
• Base & Precious Metals Derivatives Market Making.
• Warrants business development.
• Proven track record in running risk and implementing trading strategies in Metals.
• Manage risk position of the desk within the applicable limits and desk risk tolerance and monitor the risks in the global commodity book.
• Be accountable for the risk levels and limits set by desk head and be responsible for adding revenue streams to Commodities.
• Have continuous interaction with sales on trading/hedging ideas.
• Work with other international FAB centers capturing flow and pricing for new additional local customers business.
• Continually interface with desk head to ensure trading positions are reported daily and the long term requirements of FAB remains the target.
• Maintain and enhance market counterparty and customer perception of FAB as the number one institution for local banks and corporates to handle their commodity business hedging requirements.

Skills

Base metals

Precious metals

P&L management

Risk management

Client relationships

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a seasoned Commodity Trader with deep Base and Precious Metals expertise to manage client flow, generate P&L, and drive revenue for the Metals franchise. The role focuses on risk management, market making, and strong relationships with key clients and counterparties.

The successful candidate will leverage knowledge of metals markets, trading platforms, and risk controls to expand FAB’s market leadership in the UAE and globally, coordinating with sales and