A leading commodity trading firm is seeking an experienced Senior Trading Operator to oversee cross-barrel trading operations and manage a team of two. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth execution of physical oil and refined products trades, optimizing logistics, and managing risk exposure across global markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee end-to-end trading operations for crude and refined products, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.
- Manage vessel nominations, scheduling, and shipping logistics across multiple regions.
- Lead a team of two junior operators, providing training, guidance, and performance oversight.
- Coordinate with traders, charterers, finance, and risk teams to optimize trade execution.
- Handle contractual obligations, demurrage claims, and post-trade settlements.
- Monitor inventory, storage, and blending operations as needed.
- Ensure compliance with trade finance, regulatory, and risk management policies.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.