Commercial Analyst
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Overview We are hiring a Commercial Analyst for a diversified international organization operating across commodity trading, mining, logistics, and global supply chain businesses.
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Overview
We are hiring a Commercial Analyst for a diversified international organization operating across commodity trading, mining, logistics, and global supply chain businesses.
The role is based in Dubai and offers direct exposure to commercial trading operations, freight analytics, physical commodity movements, and strategic decision-making within a fast-paced trading environment.
Pricing & Market Analysis
- Build and maintain pricing and freight forward curves, including mark-to-market and spread analysis
- Monitor freight rates, market movements, location differentials, and time spreads to identify commercial opportunities
- Track freight market developments, settlement prices, and paper versus physical economics
- Prepare daily and weekly market intelligence reports and analytical insights for management and trading teams
- Support commercial decision-making through market trend analysis and performance tracking
Pnl Review & Commercial Coordination
- Allocate trades across business units and legal entities while ensuring accurate reconciliation between systems
- Monitor operational costs including logistics, demurrage, and quality/quantity adjustments to ensure accurate P&L reporting
- Maintain strong commercial controls by updating operational and trading activities within internal systems
- Support coordination between commercial, operations, and finance teams for smooth execution of transactions
Analytics, Modeling & Operations
- Develop analytical tools including pricing models, scenario analysis, dashboards, position trackers, and break-even calculators
- Utilize Excel, Python, and AI-assisted tools for automation, reporting, and commercial analysis
- Integrate internal datasets to generate actionable insights and management reports
- Provide operational support including documentation handling, invoice coordination, and issue resolution related to cargo movements and physical operations
- Act as a backup support resource for operational and commercial activities when required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or another quantitative discipline
- 3 years of experience in c
- ommodity trading, freight/shipping, commercial analytics, logistics, mining, banking commodity desks,
- or related sectors
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret market data and commercial performance
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Python, data analytics tools, or AI-enabled reporting tools
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced commercial environment
- Strong multitasking, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a lean, high-performing team structure
- Willingness to travel internationally as part of the role
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