Senior Trader; Oil & Gas - Commodity
Job in
Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
UCC Holding
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Consultant, Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Manager, Corporate Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Build and manage a diversified commodity portfolio covering EPC-linked demand (oil & gas, metals, fertilizers, aggregates) and third-party trading flows across regional and international markets.
- Originate and manage relationships with producers, refiners, trading houses, governments, utilities, industrial end-users, and infrastructure projects.
- Structure and execute trading strategies including spot and term contracts, storage plays, blending margins, time spreads, and geographical arbitrage in line with company risk appetite.
- Own and manage the trading book P&L, driving gross margin, risk-adjusted returns, liquidity balance, and working capital optimization, with structured reporting to senior leadership.
- Manage price, basis, freight, and FX exposure using hedging instruments (futures, swaps, options) within defined risk limits and VaR parameters.
- Oversee credit exposure, counter party risk, and trade finance structuring in coordination with Finance, ensuring compliance with governance, sanctions, and international trade regulations.
- Align trading strategies with EPC project life cycles (pre-award, execution, close-out), supporting bids with forward pricing, volatility analysis, supply risk assessment, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Maintain continuous market intelligence on global indices, supply-demand dynamics, freight markets, and geopolitical developments to identify structural opportunities and sustain profitable growth.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or a related field. Specialization in oil and gas is a plus.
- Proven experience as a trader in the oil and gas industry with a strong track record of successful trades.
- In-depth knowledge of financial markets, trading strategies, and the oil and gas midstream sector.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.
- Proficiency in trading software and tools relevant to the oil and gas industry.
- Advanced degree (MBA, CFA) is a plus.
- Experience with algorithmic trading in the oil and gas sector.
- Familiarity with international oil and gas markets.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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