Trading Assistant EMEA

Gerald Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commodity trading firm in Dubai is seeking a Trading Assistant for its front office trading team. This role involves coordinating trade details, supporting trading operations, and requires a Bachelor's degree along with 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates must have strong communication skills and fluency in English, with additional European languages being an advantage. The position involves international travel up to 30% of the time and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a commodity environment, preferably in a trading house.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a global environment.
• Fluency in any European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate details of each trade, liaising with stakeholders.
• Interact with compliance and risk teams.
• Prepare and execute trade-related documents.
• Maintain and report physical positions of commodities.
• Perform market research and analysis.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Entrepreneurial drive

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in finance or related field

Job description

About the Company

Gerald Group is one of the oldest and the worlds largest commodity trading companies focused purely on the merchanting of non-ferrous ferrous and precious metals as well as related concentrates and raw materials. For six decades we have distinguished ourselves as the leading market specialists in the trading of all forms of refined metals and raw materials around the world. We take pride in our well‑earned reputation as a dedicated and trusted partner to top‑tier miners and processors industrial consumers and major financial institutions.

Position Summary

The Trading Assistant EMEA (T/A EMEA) is a member of the front office physical trading team working directly with the Head of Trading EMEA and other (senior) trader(s) located in Dubai but also in other worldwide offices of the Group. The geographical focus is Europe Middle east and Africa. The T/A EMEA is exposed to non-ferrous ferrous and precious metals in various forms and shapes. His/her main role is to add commercial value through various support functions in order to make deals happen.

The Trading Assistant is immersed in the dynamic global trading process on a daily basis providing an exceptional opportunity to contribute and learn as a valued member of the trading team.If successful the trading assistant may become a junior trader or opens the door to any other important position in the Group.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Trading EMEA and other (senior) traders to coordinate details of each trade from inception to execution including liaising with external and internal stakeholders
• Daily interact with legal compliance (incl. ESG KYC) credit risk finance and logistics teams and front office colleagues in the Groups worldwide offices to maximize the value of each transaction and ensure the information flow and capture is sufficient to satisfy reporting requirements and relevance to desk analysis
• Support the onboarding of trading counterparties and the establishment of credit limits in coordination with the credit and compliance (incl. KYC ESG) teams
• Prepare and execute trade related commercial documents including contract amendments trade and price confirmations
• Perform data entry in the trading and risk systems and ensure data integrity of these data (including amendment to price quantity related expenses) along the life of a physical transaction
• Maintain and report the physical positions(s) and counterparties exposure by tracking the physical movement of commodities the amendment and booking of transactions
• Calculate and explain the economics of each commercial deal or trading strategy and report accordingly to the product line(s) and risk department(s)
• Ensure routine pricing and hedging of physical contracts in coordination with the product line(s) and derivatives desk
• Perform market (incl. product freight) research and analysis and manage various projects as needed to support and maximize opportunities in a dynamic global trading environment
• Other duties as directed or assigned

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in finance international studies or other business/analytical field required
• 3 years related experience in a commodity environment with a preference with a trading house background
• Well spoken assertive team player capable of effectively communicating in a dynamic global environment
• Demonstrable ambition initiative and goals with proven ability to execute
• Entrepreneurial drive and willingness to work non-traditional business hours
• Fluent in English and any other European language such as French Italian Spanish German is a plus. Advantage will be given to candidates speaking one or more European languages.
• Willing to travel internationally (e.g. in Europe Africa) up to 30% of his time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office