Senior Oil Derivatives Trader

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We’re partnering with a fast growing energy commodities trading house in Dubai that is looking to hire a Senior Energy Derivatives Trader. This is a rare opportunity to run an energy portfolio, manage exposure around a robust physical oil and refined products business, and take on proprietary risk in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Build and lead a derivatives trading desk focused on optimising around physical crude oil, distillates, and gasoline flows. Take and manage proprietary positions, driving P&L across derivatives and physical trading strategies. Trade paper markets actively: Brent, fuel oil, arbs, freight, spreads, informed by research, indicators, and customer flow data. Identify and execute hedging strategies to mitigate risk on flat price and basis for physical oil books. Monitor macro events, S&D data, and geopolitical risks to support active market positioning. Collaborate closely with physical trading teams to align paper and cargo strategies. Develop P&L tracking, net exposure models , and performance dashboards for reporting. Report directly to the MD on market moves, performance updates, and new strategies. What We’re Looking For 7–10+ years’ experience in oil and energy derivatives trading (crude, distillates, gasoline) at a trading house, oil major, hedge fund, or bank. Deep understanding of global petroleum markets and product fundamentals; refining/blending knowledge is a strong plus. Strong technical toolkit: market analysis (technical & fundamental), trading systems, risk frameworks. Experience running significant risk and generating consistent returns from trading derivatives. Entrepreneurial mindset, strong commercial instincts, and high ownership mentality. Fluent in English; currently based in or open to relocating to Dubai, UAE . Degree in a quantitative or analytical field (Engineering, Economics, Math, etc.) Why Join? Exposure to physical + derivatives trading in a high-growth, well-capitalised trading firm. Lean team structure where your impact is visible and directly tied to performance. Competitive compensation. Ready to take the next step in your trading career? Apply now or message us directly for a confidential discussion. #oiltrading #derivativestrader #commodities #tradingcareers #dubaitrading #energytrading #propdesk #distillates #brent #fueloil Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Supply Chain Industries Oil and Gas Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tura Executive by 2x Get notified about new Oil Trader jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates . Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 3 hours ago Senior Associate, Finance, Oil and Gas Investment Platform, Dubai, UAE Business Analyst - MENA, Strategic Initiatives Analyst- Business - Third Party Channels Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 45 minutes ago Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 1 year ago Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 1 year ago Commercial Specialist - Business Analysis Business Analyst – Client Solutions (Lawyer Management Solutions) Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 14 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr