We are supporting a global cross-commodity trading house in their search for a Senior Fertilizer Trader to join their Dubai office. This is a high-impact hire with a mandate to build, scale, and lead a dry fertilizers trading desk, driving P&L growth across international markets.
The role offers significant autonomy, with access to capital, infrastructure, and global logistics capabilities, suited to a trader with a proven track record of developing and expanding a profitable dry bulk fertilizers franchise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and executing trading strategies across dry fertilizers (e.g. urea, DAP/MAP, NPKs, potash)
- Building and scaling a profitable trading desk, including strategy, counterparties, and market footprint
- Managing and growing a strong and consistent P&L, aligned with risk parameters (VaR / limits)
- Establishing and expanding relationships with producers, distributors, and end-users globally
- Identifying arbitrage opportunities across regions, logistics chains, and pricing structures
- Working closely with shipping, operations, and finance teams to optimise execution and margins
- Contributing to the broader commercial strategy of the trading platform
- Hiring, mentoring, and developing junior traders as the desk grows
Candidate Profile:
- 8+ years’ experience in dry fertilizers trading within a trading house, producer, or merchant
- Demonstrated experience in building or scaling a trading desk / portfolio
- Strong, verifiable PnL track record across multiple market cycles
- Deep understanding of global dry fertilizers markets, trade flows, and pricing dynamics
- Established network of counterparties across key regions (MENA, Europe, Asia, Americas)
- Strong commercial mindset with disciplined risk management approach
- Entrepreneurial profile, comfortable operating with autonomy in a growth environment