Senior Broker​/Sales Trader – Fuel Oil Derivatives

Base salary

$80,000–$120,000 tax-free depending on experience and network + tax-free commission + benefits

A rare opportunity has arisen for a highly commercial Senior Broker / Sales Trader with deep fuel oil market experience to join a specialist energy trading business in Dubai. This is a genuine growth role for someone who has already built trust in the market, developed their own relationships, and wants the autonomy to take a fuel oil franchise to the next level.

The right person will bring a portable network, strong technical market knowledge, and a proven ability to win new business from scratch.

This role sits at the centre of the global bunkering and refined products market, giving you the platform to originate, develop, and convert business across the full fuel oil complex. You will be supported by a credible desk, but you will be expected to operate with real ownership, commercial drive, and the confidence to build momentum quickly.

• Originate and develop new business across the fuel oil ecosystem, including bunker suppliers, shipping companies, trading houses, refineries, hedge funds, utilities, and power producers
• Build and manage a pipeline from scratch through your own network, targeted outreach, and trusted market relationships
• Cover the full fuel oil derivatives space, including HSFO, VLSFO, LSFO, cracks, spreads, barges, cargo differentials, and related OTC structures
• Execute futures and OTC transactions, including Platts and ICE-based instruments, balmo structures, and bespoke hedging solutions
• Generate market colour and position the desk as a credible specialist voice in fuel oil
• Work closely with the trading team to drive flow, refine strategy, and expand market presence
• Attend industry events and maintain strong client contact, including outside standard working hours where required

• At least 4+ years of experience in fuel oil broking, sales trading, or a closely related refined products role
• portable, active network within the bunker, shipping, refining, or trading house space
• A proven track record of winning new business and building client relationships from the ground up
• Solid understanding of physical and paper fuel oil markets, including IMO sulphur dynamics, refinery configuration, and key pricing benchmarks such as Platts and ICE
• A self‑starter mentality, comfortable operating without an inherited book and motivated by building one
• Strong communication skills and credibility with sophisticated counter parties across the oil supply chain
• A second language is an advantage, particularly Arabic, Greek, Mandarin, or Norwegian

• Tax‑free compensation structure with a competitive base and commission linked to performance
• Visa sponsorship provided
• The autonomy to build something meaningful with full desk and management support
• A focused, expert team with limited bureaucracy and genuine commercial backing
• A Dubai‑based role in one of the world’s most important energy and bunkering hubs