SENIOR GAS TRADER - Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-time & Permanent

Location: Dubai, UAE (Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance provided)

Salary: Competitive, DOE + performance-based bonus - 0% tax environment + Equity participation.

About Cobblestone Energy

Cobblestone Energy is an energy trading company specialising in the European Gas and Power markets. Established in 2017, we are shaping the future of global commodity trading with a focus on deep analytics. Our success is driven by our people, whom we back with real responsibility from the start. At Cobblestone Energy, excellence is valued and extraordinary talent from around the world is welcomed. Our flat organisational structure encourages a culture of innovation, granting team members autonomy and ownership of their work.

Cobblestone Values

• Lifelong learning with continuous reflection
• Independent thinking through a meritocracy of ideas
• The team is more important than the individual.
• Relentless pursuit of excellence
• Hiring and keeping only the most effective people
• Others must benefit from our existence.
• Hardworking
  
  

Role Description

As a senior gas trader, you will play a central role in expanding models, developing new trading strategies, managing the portfolio across the curve, and generally having the opportunity to trade both physical and financial products

What we offer in this role

• A full-time, high-impact position within our dynamic Commercial team.
• A team of exceptional colleagues (tech, analysts, quants, and originators), committed to continuous learning and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
• A career that challenges you to solve complex problems and rewards your drive for continuous innovation.
• A unique opportunity to work on impactful projects, making independent decisions that drive real-world outcomes.
• The chance to take full ownership of new projects, making high-impact decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Equity participation, ensuring long-term alignment
  
  

Responsibilities

• Execute trades across major EU gas markets, focusing on both physical and financial opportunities.
• Optimise storage, transportation, and capacity portfolios to maximise profitability.
• Develop and implement data-driven trading strategies and tools for market analysis.
• Conduct thorough analysis of market fundamentals, logistics, and trends to capitalise on trading opportunities.
• Manage risk and compliance effectively while ensuring adherence to company mandates.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the gas trading desk and identify areas for growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including analytics and operations, to enhance trading performance.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in European natural gas trading, with a proven track record of success.
• In-depth understanding of gas fundamentals, logistics, and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to optimise complex portfolios and identify profitable trading opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in quantitative tools and programming (e.g., Python, R, or Excel VBA).
• A robust network within the natural gas industry.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.