We are running an executive search for an international commodities trading business based in the UAE seeking a world-class Chief Financial Officer to join its rapidly expanding operation. With HQ in Dubai, the company specialises in buying and selling both soft and hard commodities. Despite being in its early stages, the business has already achieved outstanding profitability and a growing portfolio of multi-billion-dollar contracts, hence now looking to hire a CFO. With global reach across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, and strict adherence to international compliance standards, the company is positioned for exponential growth — aiming for a USD 20 billion trading volume in the near term. The founder is a highly successful businessman with interests around the world; this CFO role is for the commodities business based in Dubai.

Based in Dubai, the Chief Financial Officer will serve as the CEO’s closest strategic par...