Mon 6 Apr 2026, 05:56 GMT | Updated: Mon 6 Apr 2026, 10:02 GMT | Evangelia Fragouli

Oilmar DMCC seeks senior bunker trader for Dubai operations


Dubai-based energy firm recruits experienced marine fuels trader to expand Middle East portfolio.


Dubai skyline.
Oilmar DMCC is recruiting for its Dubai office to strengthen its bunker trading operations across the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa. Pictured: Dubai skyline with the Burj Al Arab. Image credit: Thomas Haas/Unsplash

Oilmar DMCC is seeking a senior bunker trader for its Dubai office to oversee the marine fuel business across the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, and Africa.

The role involves originating, negotiating and executing back-to-back marine fuel deals while building and managing a portfolio of shipowners, operators, charterers and suppliers.

According to the job description, the trader will be responsible for handling physical bunker transactions covering high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO), very-low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO), marine gas oil (MGO) and, where relevant, alternative marine fuels.

The position carries direct revenue responsibility and requires strong commercial judgement together with close attention to credit, risk and compliance considerations. Key duties also include tracking market trends, price movements, supply-demand dynamics and regulatory developments, while structuring deals in line with the company’s commercial objectives and risk appetite.

Oilmar DMCC was established in November 2015 to provide specialised chartering and tanker operations services. Since then, the business has expanded into bunker trading, and cargo and base oil trading, with offices in Athens, Dubai, London, Seoul, and Singapore

For the Dubai role, the company said the focus will be on trade flows across the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa. Familiarity with those regional markets is preferred, while Arabic, Russian or Hindi/Urdu language skills would be considered an advantage.

Candidates are expected to have at least six years of relevant experience in bunker trading, marine fuels, shipping or physical oil products trading. A bachelor’s degree in business, maritime studies, economics, finance or a related field is preferred, and fluency in English is required.

Oilmar said the successful applicant should demonstrate strong commercial awareness, negotiation and relationship-building skills, numerical ability and the resilience to perform in volatile markets. The compensation package includes a competitive fixed salary, performance-based incentives and a progression path across the company’s regional offices.

Candidates interested in applying for the position can click here.



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