Job Description

We are supporting a leading global cross-commodity trading house with a strong presence across energy, metals, agri, and freight markets. As part of continued growth in their oil trading activities, they are looking to hire an experienced Physical Cross-Barrel Oil Trader to join their Dubai team.
This is a senior, front-office trading role focused on cross-barrel oil trading, covering crude and refined products. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating and executing physical trades, managing risk, and running their own PnL-owning book, with full accountability across sourcing, sales, and deal structuring.
Responsibilities
Trade physical crude and refined products on a cross-barrel basis across global markets.
Originate and execute arbitrage and flow trading opportunities across regions, grades, and delivery points.
Run and manage an independent trading book with full PnL and risk ownership.
Structure deals incorporating logistics, storage, blending, timing optionality, and financing elements.
Manage exposure through appropriate hedging strategies and derivatives where required.
Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with producers, refiners, traders, end-users, shipowners, and brokers.
Work closely with operations, shipping, risk, and finance teams to ensure smooth execution of trades.
Monitor market fundamentals, price structures, freight, and geopolitical developments impacting oil markets.
Ensure compliance with internal risk limits, credit frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Minimum 5+ years' experience as a physical oil trader, with proven exposure to cross-barrel trading.
Strong understanding of crude and/or refined product markets, including pricing structures and arbitrage dynamics.
Demonstrated track record of consistent PnL generation.
Solid knowledge of physical logistics, shipping, storage, and trade finance.
Existing commercial network across producers, refiners, and trading counterparties.
Strong risk management mindset and commercial judgment.
Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and comfortable operating in a high-performance trading environment.

Skills Required