Oil Trading Head of Data Strategy & Architecture – Relocate to Dubai

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 jobsBR@bramwith.com