Oil Trader

Cameron Kennedy; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 83.000 - 133.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance incentives

Global market exposure

Autonomy

Advanced analytics tools

Trading platform access

Zusammenfassung

Cameron Kennedy in Dubai is seeking an experienced Oil Derivatives Trader to manage a proprietary book across global oil markets. You will identify trading opportunities, structure hedges, and manage risk across multiple benchmarks and regions.

The role requires 5+ years of oil derivatives trading, strong quantitative skills, and a proven track record of generating profitability with disciplined risk management. Relocation and visa sponsorship are provided.

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of experience trading oil or refined product derivatives.
• Proven ability to generate P&L with strong risk discipline.
• Deep understanding of global oil markets and pricing dynamics.

Aufgaben

• Trade oil derivatives including swaps, time spreads, and options.
• Develop and implement trading strategies using market fundamentals.
• Analyze data, volatility and arbitrage to optimise portfolio performance.
• Monitor exposures within risk parameters and controls.
• Build relationships with brokers and exchanges to improve liquidity.

Kenntnisse

Oil derivatives trading

Quantitative analysis

Derivatives pricing

Spread analysis

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Finance degree

Economics degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Trading platforms

Jobbeschreibung

$100000 - £$160000 TAX FREE + Large Percentage Bonus+ Relocation assistance + Healthcare and visa sponsorship

About the Company

A growing energy trading group with a strong presence across refined products, derivatives, and structured energy markets is seeking an experiencedOil Derivatives Trader to join its Dubai - based paper trading business. The firm offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where market expertise, creativity, and disciplined risk taking are highly valued.

Role Overview

This position involves managing a proprietary derivatives book focused on global oil markets (across all oil products). The successful candidate will identify and execute trading opportunities, structure hedging strategies, and manage exposure across multiple benchmarks and regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade oil derivatives and related instruments such as swaps, time spreads, and options across global benchmarks.
• Develop and implement trading strategies leveraging market fundamentals, refinery economics, and shipping dynamics.
• Analyse market data, volatility patterns, and arbitrage opportunities to optimise portfolio performance.
• Monitor and control exposures in line with desk and corporate risk parameters.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, exchanges, and counter-parties to enhance trade flow and liquidity.
• Contribute to internal market analysis and strategic discussions with senior management.

Candidate Profile

• At least 5 years of experience trading oil or refined product derivatives at a commodity trading house, bank, or energy firm.
• Demonstrated success in generating consistent P&L while maintaining strong risk discipline.
• Deep understanding of global oil markets.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in derivatives pricing and spread analysis.
• Commercially driven, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing complex trading strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline; advanced qualifications desirable.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance linked incentives.
• Exposure to global energy markets from a major trading hub.
• Entrepreneurial environment with significant autonomy and growth potential.
• Access to advanced analytics, data, and trading platforms.