Head of Bullion Trading & Business Development

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• **Trade Origination & Execution:** Actively originate, negotiate, and execute high-volume physical bullion trades (buy and sell orders) on a daily basis.
• **Network Monetization:** Leverage an existing network of Deira wholesalers, DMCC traders, and local UAE refineries to drive immediate trading liquidity.
• **Business Development:** Identify, pitch, and onboard new B2B and institutional clients, including family offices, wealth managers, and wholesale jewelers.
• **Margin Optimization:** Negotiate competitive spreads, premiums, and discounts to maximize firm profitability on all physical transactions.
• **Market Making:** Facilitate rapid liquidity solutions, including physical metal swaps and tailored supply agreements for institutional buyers.
• **Risk Coordination:** Collaborate with the executive team to ensure physical positions are appropriately hedged on relevant exchanges
• **Client Relationship Management:** Serve as the primary market-facing representative of the firm, maintaining and expanding key industry partnerships.

Candidate Requirements

• **Industry Experience:** Minimum of 5+ years of dedicated experience in physical bullion trading, institutional commodities sales, or business development strictly within the Dubai market.
• **Established Network:** Must possess an active, verifiable portfolio of direct contacts and decision-makers across the UAE precious metals ecosystem.
• **Proven Track Record:** Demonstrable history of high-volume trade execution, successful B2B client acquisition, and consistent revenue generation.
• **Market Expertise:** Deep technical understanding of LBMA and UAE Good Delivery standards, local premium fluctuations, and spot pricing mechanics.
• **Financial Acumen:** Strong understanding of physical arbitrage, margin calculations, and basic hedging principles.
• **Professional Attributes:** Exceptional negotiation skills, highly self-motivated, decisive, and capable of operating autonomously in a fast-paced trading environment.

What We Provide

• **Uncapped Earning Potential:** A competitive base salary paired with an aggressive, performance-driven commission structure tied directly to originated volume and spread capture.
• **Operational Support:** Full reliance on our internal compliance, vaulting, and logistics (Transguard/Brink's) teams to eliminate administrative bottlenecks.
• **Corporate Infrastructure:** The financial backing and established banking facilities of a fully licensed LLC to ensure seamless trade settlements.
• **Standard Benefits:** UAE employment visa, comprehensive health insurance, and annual corporate benefits.
• Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s)

• What was your average monthly trading volume (in KG or USD) in your most recent physical bullion trading role?

Experience

• Physical Bullion Trading: 3 years (Required)