Middle Officer | Trade Execution Officer | Derivatives Trading | Jobs in Dubai

Middle Officer | Trade Execution Officer |Derivatives Trading| Jobs in Dubai

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Commodity Trading / Derivatives
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Head of Trading Operations / Risk Manager

Job Description:

A prominent commodity trading firm in Dubai is seeking a Middle Office Analyst to support their Derivatives Trading Desk. This role is responsible for managing derivative exposures, ensuring accurate trade capture, and producing daily P&L and exposure reports. The successful candidate will work closely with traders, risk managers, and back-office teams to ensure operational accuracy, valuation integrity, and risk compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Trade Capture & Validation

• Work directly with derivatives traders to ensure accurate trade input, updates, and lifecycle management.

• Manage trade validation and reconciliation of derivative transactions across multiple products and strategies.

P&L & Exposure Reporting

• Prepare and deliver daily P&L reports and exposure updates, identifying key drivers behind P&L movements.

• Provide actionable insights and variance analysis to traders and senior management.

Valuation & Curve Management

• Develop, maintain, and apply valuation models and forward curves for derivative instruments.

• Ensure daily pricing reflects accurate market values and complies with internal policies.

Risk Analysis & Support

• Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis, and back-testing of derivative positions.

• Collaborate with the Quantitative Risk team to provide data and analysis for daily risk reports.

Month-End Closing & Compliance

• Lead month-end processes, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with deadlines.

• Ensure data integrity and support audit and compliance checks when required.

Break Resolution & Operations Oversight

• Liaise with the Back Office to investigate and resolve trade breaks and booking discrepancies.

• Support the implementation of best practices in trade lifecycle management.

Process Optimization & System Enhancements

• Work with IT/ETRM teams to enhance tools, automate workflows, and streamline middle office processes.

• Identify opportunities for efficiency and operational risk reduction.

Candidate Requirements:

Education & Certification

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 4 years of experience in Middle Office, Product Control, or Risk Management in an energy trading environment.

• Familiarity with ETRM systems, derivative products, and commodity trading workflows.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling).

• Knowledge of VBA and SQL is a plus.

• Solid understanding of paper contracts (swaps, futures) and oil options valuation.

• Familiarity with Crude, LPG, Naphtha, Gasoline, Middle Distillates, and Fuel Oil markets.

Skills & Competencies

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication skills to work across trading, risk, and operations teams.

• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Understanding of risk metrics and controls relevant to trading operations.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive tax-free salary in Dubai.

• Medical insurance, annual leave, and other benefits in accordance with UAE labor law.

• Opportunity to work with a leading derivatives trading desk in the region.

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