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Commercial Graduate Scheme, Junior Market Analyst- Dubai, UAE

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Summary

Junior Market Analyst at Cobblestone Energy in Dubai supports traders by analyzing energy markets, building forecasting models, and automating data workflows using Python and AI tools.

Employment Type: Full-time & Permanent.

Job Location: Dubai, UAE (We provide visa sponsorship & relocation assistance).

Salary: USD 65,000 per annum + performance based bonus - 0% tax environment.

Employee Share Scheme: Opportunity to join Cobblestone Employee Share Scheme.

Annual Leave: 30 Calendar Days.

Public Holidays: As declared by UAE Government annually (8 to 14 days).

Probation Period: 3 to 6 Months (as per UAE Labour Law).

Health Insurance: Comprehensive Private Health Insurance (IPD, OPD & Dental).

Residency Visa Sponsorship: Provided by the Company.

Relocation Support: Available for candidates relocating to Dubai.

End of Service Gratuity: As per UAE Labour Law.


About Cobblestone Energy

Cobblestone Energy is an energy trading company specialising in the European Gas, Power and Emissions markets. Established in 2018, we combine deep analytics, advanced data science and agile technology to drive profitable trading decisions. Our flat organisational structure empowers every team member with autonomy and ownership. Our diverse global team of extraordinary talent is united by a relentless pursuit of excellence.


Cobblestone Values

  • Excellence in Hiring & Teamwork
  • Lifelong Learning Through Continuous Reflection
  • Independent Thinking Through a Meritocracy of Ideas
  • Winning


What we offer in this role

  • A full-time position on our Commercial team
  • Committed and remarkably talented colleagues.
  • Highly competitive compensation dependent on performance
  • An exciting, challenging and fulfilling career.
  • Investment in your development to ensure that you always remain the best in business.
  • Equity participation for strong contributors, ensuring our interests are all aligned long term.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support traders within your designated market team to develop and refine trading strategies
  • Analyse market fundamentals including supply, demand, pricing behaviour, flows and regulatory updates relevant to your market
  • Build and maintain forecasting models to support short term or long term market views
  • Prepare clear market summaries, dashboards and presentations for internal stakeholders
  • Monitor real time news, fundamentals and data to inform daily trading decisions
  • Build and maintain personal AI-driven workflows to scrape, summarise, and structure vast amounts of unstructured market news and reports.
  • Innovate on traditional reporting by automating dashboard updates and report generation using Python scripting or low-code AI tools.
  • Collaborate with trading, risk and analytics teams to support commercial objectives
  • Contribute to research on trading and hedging opportunities within your market
  • Assist in creating analytical tools, dashboards and market views in partnership with data scientists and technology teams


Your background:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) or master’s degree in mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative disciplines. We are primarily interested in candidates with strong analytical depth and structural thinking, regardless of whether they come from a purely technical or theoretical background.
  • Exposure to at least one programming language (e.g. Python, C++, Java, or similar)
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using AI tools to convert unstructured market signals (news, PDFs, web data) into structured, actionable insights.
  • A "Builder" mindset: Experience creating small automations or scripts that eliminate manual data entry or repetitive analysis tasks.
  • Understanding of basic concepts in data structures, algorithms and computational thinking
  • Personal values aligned with Cobblestone’s culture and long-term vision
  • Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
  • Desire to grow within a high-performance, intellectually demanding environment
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.


Preferred Background:

  • Proven track record of excellence, academic or professional, in quantitative or analytical roles
  • Experience working with time-series data, machine learning libraries, or cloud-based data platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive end-to-end solutions


The Hiring Process

  1. Application Review
  2. Online Assessments: Psychometric and logical reasoning tests
  3. Case Study: Research-oriented project to showcase your analytical approach
  4. Remote Interviews: Three rounds with members of our Analytics and Trading teams
  5. Offer & Onboarding: Join our Commercial Development Program, then step directly into your role as Junior Market Analyst

Learn more about Cobblestone Energy careers:

Why work with us:

Recruitment process:

What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter

  • LinkedIn Profile
  • Which country are you applying from? choose one
  • State the City/ State / Province that you are located in the Country you are applying from
  • Are you willing to relocate to the UAE? choose one
  • Why are you interested in working in Dubai, and how do you believe this location aligns with your personal and professional goals? written answer
  • What is your self assessed English proficiency level (CEFR)? choose one
  • Highest level of education choose one
  • University name? Please select your 'Country - University' combination from the list below. If your University does not appear, kindly select 'Other' from the top of the list. choose one
  • University name if 'Other'? Please enter your 'Country - University'  here if it was not listed in the question above. optional
  • What is your current university status (if any)? choose one
  • University grade choose one
  • University degree transcript upload
  • High School (or equivalent) Mathematics Grade choose one
  • Attach High School (or equivalent) transcript upload · optional
  • GCSE/O Level (or equivalent) Mathematics grade choose one
  • How many years of work experience do you have? choose one
  • Tell us about your track record of excellence, both academic and non-academic. written answer
  • Do you have any awards/scholarships that you have received that could help support your application? If yes, please attach/upload the certificates? upload · optional
  • Tell us about when you have shown commercial acumen? written answer
  • Tell us about when you have shown initiative? written answer
  • Select a recent extreme-weather event and: (i) identify the precise energy product or contract you would trade and the intended direction (long/short); (ii) state one back-of-envelope quantitative rationale; and (iii) cite the key risk indicator you would monitor to validate or adjust the position. (Maximum 120 words) written answer
  • Explain what specifically attracts you to Cobblestone’s commercial team (or market analysis function) and how this opportunity aligns with your long-term career aspirations. (Maximum 120 words) written answer
  • What is your notice period or earliest possible start date?
  • Where did you hear about this opportunity? choose one

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