Senior Trader

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior Trader to drive trading operations and strategy. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in commodities trading, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple trades under pressure. The role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth in a high-energy work culture.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and incentive package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of hands-on trading experience in commodities/international trade.
• Deep understanding of global commodity markets and logistics/distribution chains.
• Proven success in negotiating and executing large-scale trades.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading strategies.
• Monitor global supply & demand dynamics.
• Manage the full trade lifecycle.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership credentials

Experience in trading/ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering or similar

Master's degree or further professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trading/ERP systems

Job description

Job Description: Senior Trader

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Trader to join our trading team based in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in commodity/international trading, deep market insight, and the ability to manage end-to-end trading operations. Reporting to the Head of Trading, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing, executing and managing trades, while shaping strategy and safeguarding risk in a fast-moving global market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading strategies for specified commodities/products, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Monitor global supply & demand dynamics, price movements, geopolitical factors, logistics/distribution constraints, and competitor activity.
• Identify, negotiate and establish relationships with suppliers, producers, buyers, freight/logistics partners and other key stakeholders.
• Manage the full trade lifecycle: sourcing contract negotiation shipping/logistics arrangements financing/settlement delivery and after-sales.
• Optimize pricing, margins, and risk exposure (e.g., currency, commodity price, counterparty risk).
• Collaborate with treasury and finance teams to structure exposure hedging, settlement and funding models.
• Liaise with operations, legal, compliance and distribution teams to ensure seamless execution and full regulatory adherence.
• Lead and mentor junior traders or trading assistants; drive continuous improvement and build best-practice frameworks.
• Provide regular market intelligence, trade performance reports and forward-looking insights to senior leadership.
• Proactively identify new trade corridors, product lines or growth opportunities; support business development efforts.
• Maintain high standards of integrity, transparency and ethics in all trading activities.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelors degree (Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering or similar). A masters or further professional qualification is a plus.
• Minimum 7-10 years of hands-on trading experience in commodities / international trade (middle-to-senior level).
• Deep understanding of global commodity markets, logistics/distribution chains, shipment/shipping operations, financing mechanisms and risk management.
• Proven success in negotiating and executing large-scale trades, liaising with producers, buyers and logistics & freight partners.
• Strong analytical skills: able to interpret market data, financial metrics, contract terms, shipping costs and other levers to assess trade viability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; comfort working across cultures and time-zones.
• Leadership credentials: experience in guiding and developing trading support staff, driving process efficiency and implementing improvements.
• Resilience, commercial acumen, ability to work under pressure, make rapid decisions and manage multiple trade streams concurrently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and trading/ERP systems; comfort working with large data sets, dashboards and financial reports.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required (to meet suppliers, attend trade shows, inspect logistics operations, etc.).

What We Offer

• A strategic role with high visibility, in a dynamic environment of global commodity trading.
• Opportunity to influence business growth and develop new trade routes and products.
• Competitive remuneration and incentive package aligned with individual and business performance.
• A collaborative, high-energy work culture with exposure to global stakeholders and markets.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Apply now!