Executive Director, Metal Trader at First Abu Dhabi Bank Pjsc

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commodity Trading, Precious Metals, Risk Management, P&L Generation, Derivatives Market Making, Physical Precious Metals, Business Development, Trading Strategies, Risk Monitoring, Hedging Ideas, Client Relationship Management, Trading Platforms, Trading Systems, Analytical Background, Team Cooperation, New Business Avenues

Industry

Banking

Description

Job Purpose: The Commodity trading desk is providing commodity hedges and risk management solutions. The desk covers a wide product range, covering Energy, Carbon, Base and Precious Metals and Agriculture. • The role seeks a Commodity trader with specifically strong experience Precious Metals. • The candidate’s primary focus would be to: - Manage and leverage customer flow to deliver the assigned budget. - Generate P&L with a detailed knowledge of Precious Metals markets. - Enhance the Commodity desk capabilities and help growing the Precious Metals franchise. - Establish relationships with key clients and counterparties. - Support distribution avenues to enhance the flow business. Job Context/ Dimensions: • Price, Execute and Risk manage the client flow. • Precious Metals Derivatives Market Making • Physical Precious Metals Business development • Proven track record in running risk and implementing trading strategies in Precious Metals. • Natural drive to grow, develop and improve the business. • Manage risk position of the desk within the applicable limits and desk risk tolerance and monitor the risks in the global commodity book. • Be accountable for the risk levels and limits set by desk head and be responsible for adding revenue streams to Commodities. • Have continuous interaction with sales on trading/hedging ideas. • Work with other international FAB centers capturing flow and pricing for new additional local customers business. • Continually interface with desk head to ensure trading positions are reported daily and the long-term requirements of FAB remain the target. • Maintain and enhance market counterparty and customer perception of FAB as the number one institution for local banks and corporates to handle their commodity business hedging requirements. Key Competencies: • Minimum 10 years’ experience in commodity trading with specifically strong experience in Precious Metals. • Preference for candidates with a proven track record in running risk in Precious Metals. • Strong knowledge of commodity markets, trading platforms and trading systems. • Strong analytic background and eager to learn. • Demonstrable track record of managing commodities risk. • Promotes and encourages co-operation within the team and its stakeholders. Maintaining an open dialogue between desks. • Anticipates customer needs and responds to requirements in a timely and efficient manner. Show's strength in building positive relationships with existing and new clients. • Recognizes and demonstrates the ability to exploit new business avenues, generating additional flow for the unit up and beyond his remit. • As a strong team player would show the ability to distribute important news to the room/network. • Adapts to change and supports any new desk initiatives. Promotes new ways of working and remains of a confident and approachable nature. • Has a comprehensive mastery of the key financial and commercial performance indicators of the strategic business unit. • Shows great awareness in developing new products that have the potential to increase revenue and keep the bank at the forefront of changes. About Us: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients. Life at FAB: Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization Career Development: FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development. Our Values: At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication. Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.

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Responsibilities

The primary focus involves managing and leveraging customer flow to meet budget targets, generating Profit & Loss through detailed knowledge of Precious Metals markets, and enhancing the desk's capabilities to grow the Precious Metals franchise. Responsibilities also include pricing, executing, and risk managing client flow, alongside developing physical precious metals business and establishing key client relationships.