Head of Commodities Trading

This senior trading leadership position is responsible for developing and overseeing commodities trading activity within a banking environment. The role requires strong market understanding, disciplined risk oversight and the ability to work with trading, treasury, sales, operations and control functions. The successful candidate will help shape trading strategy while ensuring that positions and transactions remain within approved limits and policies.

Success in this position depends on accurate work, sound judgement, timely follow-up and clear communication with colleagues and stakeholders. Issues should be escalated through the appropriate channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the direction for commodities trading activity and translate business objectives into a structured trading and market strategy.
• Monitor market conditions, pricing, liquidity and portfolio exposures to support timely trading decisions.
• Oversee trading positions, limits, controls and reporting, escalating material risks or exceptions through the appropriate channels.
• Build working relationships with internal stakeholders and relevant market counterparties to support business development and execution.
• Guide team performance, review trading outcomes and promote disciplined processes, governance and compliance across the function.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Substantial experience in commodities trading, treasury or a closely related financial markets function.
• Strong knowledge of commodity markets, trading products, pricing drivers, market risk and trade lifecycle processes.
• Ability to make decisions under changing market conditions while maintaining careful control of exposures and limits.
• Strong leadership, quantitative analysis, communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Academic background: A relevant degree in finance, economics, mathematics or a related discipline is appropriate for this senior role; specific certification requirements are not stated in the available details.

Relevant experience: Extensive senior experience in commodities or financial markets trading.

Skills

• Commodities
• trading strategy
• market risk
• treasury
• portfolio exposure
• leadership

Employment Details

This is a full time opportunity with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate must follow internal policies, protect confidential information and maintain professional service standards. Compensation and benefits can be confirmed during recruitment.