Oil Trading Head of Data Strategy & Architecture – Dubai Based
* Business: Asset Backed Commodity Trading Firm of Oil & Gas Major
* Location: Dubai, UAE
* Assistance: Relocation allowance + visa sponsorship + assistance in setting up UAE bank account etc
* Experience: 10 years+ physical oil trading experience working in senior data architecture, data engineering, or data strategy roles
* Salary: AED 65,000 PCM (GBP 155,000 per annum) TAX FREE + bonus + benefits
Overview:
The asset backed commodity trading business of a large Oil & Gas Major is hiring for an Oil Trading Head of Data Strategy & Architecture to join their HQ in DIFC in Dubai. This is a brand newly created position, reporting into the General Manager of the trading business and will be in charge of defining, implementing, and governing the data vision for a leading physical oil trading organization.
This role oversees the design and operation of a scalable, secure, high‑quality data ecosystem supporting front, middle, and back-office functions—including trading, risk, operations, finance, compliance, and HR.
The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of physical oil markets, strong experience with ERP & ETRM systems, and a proven ability to build modern data platforms, cloud architectures, data governance frameworks, and efficient workflows for technical and non‑technical users.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Strategy & Governance
* Develop and own the company’s enterprise data strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial, risk, and IT objectives.
Data Architecture & Platform Ownership
* Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of the KPCT central data platform.
* Own the overall data infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.
Cloud Strategy & Engineering Leadership
* Drive the company’s cloud data strategy, selecting and optimizing cloud technologies
On‑Desk Enablement & Coding Frameworks
* Create and support controlled frameworks for on‑desk coding (Python, SQL, analytics tooling, etc….), providing guardrails without limiting innovation.
* Partner with Trading, Risk, and Analytics teams to streamline creation of pricing tools, forecasting models, optimization engines, and dashboards.
Cross‑Functional Support Across the Trading Lifecycle
* Support front office (Trading, Analytics, Research), middle office (Risk, Control) and back office (Operations, Finance, Accounting)
ETRM Integration & Data Flow Management
* Act as the strategic owner of data flows into and out of ERP & ETRM systems (e.g., Endur, Allegro, Aspect, RightAngle etc).
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
* Lead implementation by network of Data/Digital representatives within each business department to accept and assimilate new technologies.
* Serve as the bridge between business teams and technology teams, translating commercial needs into scalable solutions.
* Communicate data strategy, KPIs, risks, and progress clearly to executive leadership.
Required Experience & Qualifications
* Strong understanding of physical oil trading, supply chains, market data, pricing, and operations experience gained working for a major global oil trading business (ideally oil major).
* It is essential that you have worked for a major global oil trading business, in a major global oil trading hub (London, Houston, Geneva, Singapore etc), instead of for a smaller remote office
* 10+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or data strategy roles.
* Hands‑on familiarity with major ETRM systems (e.g., Endur, Allegro, Aspect, RightAngle).
* Practical coding knowledge: Python, SQL, version control (Git), and workflow orchestration tools.
* Experience implementing and scaling cloud‑native data platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).
* Strong knowledge of streaming, APIs, data modeling, and integration frameworks.
Leadership & Strategic Capabilities
* Proven ability to define data strategy at enterprise scale.
* Experience managing and mentoring diverse technical teams.
* Excellent stakeholder management across Trading, Risk, Finance, IT, and senior leadership.
* Strong architectural thinking and ability to design future‑proof systems
For more information, please e-mail through an up-to-date copy of your CV to Ben at