What Jobs are available for Energy Trading in the United Arab Emirates?

Overview

We are a global technology consultancy firm with offices in Middle East, Asia, Europe and USA. We deliver business benefits through innovation. We leverage cutting-edge technology led solutions delivered by a team of skilled professionals, from sustainable software development to cloud services and operational excellence strategy. We have extensive expertise in Capital Markets and in particular Trading and Risk Management functions.

We are currently looking for a senior technical analyst with ideally trading related quant experience to join our team in Dubai.

• Previous work experience working as a quant in an energy commodity trading organisation, preferably in LNG, gas, power or oil.
• Experience in modelling spot/forward price processes, building Monte Carlo simulation tools, multifactor models, gas storage models, and commodity option pricing (spread and exotic), pricing complex commodity structures, modelling stochastic volatility and correlation in commodity prices.
• Good knowledge of energy commodity derivatives and hedging exposure management
• Expert-level coding skills in a language such as Python, C#, or C++
• Education: PhD or MS (PhD preferred) in a quantitative subject such as Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related.

Job Type: Full time

Location: Dubai, AE

Level: Middle

Salary Range: To be discussed

Summary:

Engineer needed for Dubai firm to trade European power/gas markets, develop models in Julia/Python, deploy to the cloud, and automate trading lifecycle. Requires 2+ years experience.

Description:

Venture Search is working with a commodities proprietary trading firm based in Dubai, looking for an engineer to join their futures trading desk. You will be part of the team trading European power and gas markets and will work closely with researchers and traders helping them develop models, tools, and analytics solutions.

A large part of your day-to-day work will involve helping analysts take their models to production, and deploy them to the cloud, improving their scalability and performance. You will build and maintain tools to analyze model results, monitor them, and make trading decisions.

You will be involved in automating as much as possible of the whole trade lifecycle (analysis, trading decision, execution, position monitoring, performance review).

On the modelling side, our client uses Julia and Python. On the backend, they use Golang/C#. Our client strongly believes in using the best tools for the job and is open to changing/using new technologies if they allow them to achieve better results.

Requirements:

1. 2+ years of working experience, preferably in commodity markets
2. Strong programming skills (Python, SQL, NoSQL and one of GoLang/C#/C++)
3. Focus on performance and reliability
4. Ability to multi-task, and prioritize multiple projects effectively
5. Detail-oriented and can work independently

Good to have:

1. Experience in deploying models to the cloud and optimizing their performance
2. Experience developing UIs to analyze and monitor model/strategy performance
3. Experience with Julia programming language (they use it heavily but it is ok to learn it on the job)

Full time

Dubai, AE

Middle

Salary Range: To be discussed

Summary

Join a Dubai trading firm as an engineer to develop and deploy models for European markets, using Python, Julia, Golang/C#; 2+ years experience required, preferably in commodities.

Description

Venture Search is working with a commodities proprietary trading firm based in Dubai, that is looking for an engineer to join their futures trading desk. You will be part of the team trading European power and gas markets and will work closely with researchers and traders helping them develop models, tools and analytics solutions.

A large part of your day-to-day work will be helping analysts take their models to production, and deploy them to the cloud, improving their scalability and performance. You will build and maintain tools to analyse model results, monitor them and make trading decisions. You will be involved in automating as much as possible of the whole trade lifecycle (analysis, trading decision, execution, position monitoring, performance review).

On the modelling side, our client uses Julia and Python . On the backend, they use Golang/C# . Our client strongly believes in using the best tools for the job and is open to changing/using new technologies if they allow them to achieve better results.

Requirements

• 2+ years of working experience, preferably in commodity markets
• Strong programming skills (Python, SQL, NoSQL and one of GoLang/C#/C++)
• Focus on performance and reliability
• Ability to multi-task, and prioritize multiple projects effectively
• Detail-oriented and can work independently

Good to have

• Experience in deploying models to the cloud and optimizing their performance
• Experience developing UIs to analyze and monitor model/strategy performance
• Experience with Julia programming language (they use it heavily but it is ok to learn it on the job)

About the Commodities Trading Company

An international commodities trading business based in the UAE is seeking a world-class Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its rapidly expanding operation. With HQ in Dubai, company specialises in buying and selling both soft and hard commodities, powered by sophisticated trade finance instruments such as letters of credit and block funds. Despite being in its early stages, the business has already achieved outstanding profitability and a growing portfolio of multi-billion-dollar contracts. With global reach across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, and strict adherence to international compliance standards, the company is positioned for exponential growth — aiming for a USD 20 billion trading volume in the near term. The founder is a highly successful businessman with interests around the world, this role is for the commodities business based in Dubai.

Based in Dubai, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as the CEO’s closest strategic partner, driving the financial, banking, and compliance backbone of the business. This is a pivotal leadership position for a finance executive who thrives in dynamic, fast-scaling global trading environments.

• Lead all financial strategy, treasury management, and trade finance operations for the CEO’s business interests in the UAE
• Build and scale the finance function, implementing robust processes and reporting systems.
• Manage relationships with international and regional banks, presenting the company’s operations and securing strong institutional partnerships.
• Oversee letters of credit (LCs), bank instruments, and block fund management that power the firm’s trading model.
• Present financials at board meetings and support strategic decision-making alongside the CEO.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, financial transparency, and governance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop in-house legal and compliance capabilities in partnership with the CEO.

• Senior financial leadership in commodities trading, investment banking, or international trade finance.
• Deep understanding of letters of credit, structured finance, and global banking operations – this is essential.
• Proven relationships with senior banking executives in the UAE and ability to engage at the C-suite and board level.
• Track record of building teams, systems, and financial infrastructure from the ground up.
• Strong background in global compliance, risk management, and complex transaction structuring.

• Calm, credible, and relationship-driven — a trusted partner to banks and institutions.
• Able to work closely with a visionary, fast-moving CEO in a high-performance environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with exceptional integrity and professional maturity.

• Play a founding role in one of the fastest-growing commodity trading firms.
• Partner directly with a visionary CEO driving a high-impact, global business.
• Shape the company’s financial structure, credibility, and long-term legacy.
• Be part of an organisation with massive growth potential and global reach.
• Potential for a small equity stake given the company’s exceptional financial trajectory.

Apply Now – CFO Role in UAE for Commodities Trading

If you are a seasoned finance leader with deep trade finance expertise and the drive to help build a world-class commodities trading enterprise, we want to hear from you.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.