Oil & Gas Trader – SAS Human Capital

Oil & Gas Trader

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: Market related

Our client is a dynamic global enterprise based in the UAE.

For over four decades they have delivered impactful solutions across diverse sectors, including petroleum trading, logistics, auto spare parts, solar energy distribution, and agro-strategic commodities.

We are seeking an experienced Oil & Gas Trader with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in trading crude oil and refined petroleum products. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial exposure in African markets and CIS countries, with proven experience working directly with small to medium-sized refineries. The role demands strong analytical capability, full trade-cycle management, and the ability to develop new markets and profitable trade flows.

Responsibilities

– Source, negotiate, and execute trades for crude oil and refined products.

– Build and manage a profitable trading portfolio focused on Africa and CIS regions.

– Conduct daily market pricing, cost analysis, P&L evaluation, and risk management.

– Identify new buyers, suppliers, and commercial opportunities across targeted regions.

– Manage relationships with small-to-medium refineries, including supply planning and operational coordination.

– Draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts (Incoterms, GAFTA/FOSFA, payment terms, etc.).

– Coordinate with operations, logistics, legal, shipping, and finance teams to ensure flawless execution.

– Oversee shipment processes via vessels, barges, rail, trucks, or containers.

– Monitor Platts/Argus pricing, freight markets, refinery margins, and global supply/demand trends.

Job Details

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