Executive Director- Energy Markets

Company Description

First Abu Dhabi Bank is an inclusive environment where each person values the experiences, perspectives, ideas and beliefs of others. We’re in a unique position to learn from all our colleagues, combining international experience with deep cultural knowledge and local expertise. At FAB, you’ll have the support of your team and a strong relationship with your line manager, who will trust you with responsibility and recognize your good performance. As we embrace different ways of seeing the world, listening to each other and respecting different viewpoints, we grow stronger – together.

Job 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 in trading Energy Products, such as Oil & Refined Products, Natural Gas, Power or other Energy related products;
• 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 energy markets.
• Enhance the Commodity desk capabilities and help growing the Energy 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;
• 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 closely with the sales team creating solutions;
• 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 remains 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.
  
  

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in commodity trading with specifically strong experience in Energy Trading;
• Preference for candidates with a proven track record in running risk in oil, products, natural gas, power and coal;
• 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.