Sales Associate – Commodities

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Sales Associate – Commodities

Dubai, UAE

Full-time

Summary We are seeking a motivated Sales Associate to support our commodities sales desk in originating, pricing, and executing client trades. The role focuses on building long-term relationships and delivering risk-management and investment solutions to institutional and corporate clients. Sitting within the front office, you will work closely with senior sales and traders to drive revenue growth, deepen client engagement, and support day-to-day commercial activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior sales in managing a portfolio of institutional and corporate clients (including producers, airlines, utilities, industrials, and funds) across assigned regions and commodities.
• Prepare and deliver pricing, term sheets, and structured trade proposals in coordination with traders, ensuring timely and accurate execution and booking.
• Monitor markets, forward curves, and macro/sector developments to help identify opportunities and generate client-relevant trade and hedging ideas.
• Maintain accurate client information, call notes, pipelines, and revenue tracking in CRM and internal systems.
• Coordinate with traders, structurers, risk, legal, and operations to ensure seamless pre-trade and post-trade workflow, including documentation, KYC, confirmations, and settlements.
• Assist in preparing pitchbooks, client presentations, and market updates for meetings, roadshows, and marketing initiatives.
• Produce basic deal profitability analysis (e.g. spreads, XVA considerations, RoRWA/ROE where applicable) to support commercial decision-making.
• Respond to day-to-day client enquiries around pricing, positions, and product structures under senior supervision.
• Adhere to internal risk frameworks, compliance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative or business discipline.
• 2–4 years' experience in commodities, derivatives, or broader sales & trading (relevant internships considered for strong junior profiles).
• Strong understanding of financial markets; familiarity with futures, swaps, and options is highly preferred.
• Strong numerical capability with confidence using Excel and market/pricing platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; additional languages are advantageous, particularly for regional client coverage.

Skills and Competencies

• High attention to detail with accuracy under time pressure.
• Commercial mindset with genuine interest in client relationship building and revenue generation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with traders and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and client requests simultaneously.
• Proactive, self-driven, and eager to learn complex products, markets, and structures.

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter highlighting anything that makes your application stand out.

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