Business Development Manager - Physical Gold Trading

About the role

A client is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth in its physical gold trading operations. The role focuses on sourcing gold suppliers in the UAE, building strong relationships with traders and counterparties, and originating profitable buy and sell opportunities for physical bullion. The position is based on site in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Source and onboard gold suppliers within the UAE in line with company standards and compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with gold traders, dealers, refineries and counterparties
• Originate and execute buy and sell opportunities for physical gold bullion
• Monitor market trends, pricing movements and liquidity to identify trading opportunities
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure competitive pricing and margins
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth trade execution and settlement
• Ensure all transactions comply with regulatory, AML and KYC requirements
• Represent the company in meetings, industry events and networking activities

Required profile

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in gold trading, bullion trading, commodities trading or a closely related field
• Proven experience dealing with physical gold suppliers and traders in the UAE market
• Solid understanding of the UAE gold market and bullion trading practices
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Results-driven and self-motivated mindset