Director - Commodity Trading (0039 Apr 2025)

1 week ago

Singapore Royal Ocean Marine Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

The Director – Commodity Trading will be responsible for shaping and executing the company's trading and operational strategy across multiple commodities, including both physical and derivative markets. This is a high-impact leadership role that combines commercial strategy, operational oversight, and supply chain optimization. The ideal candidate will have deep market knowledge, a strong commercial instinct, and the ability to lead teams, manage risk, and drive profitable performance while establishing scalable trading infrastructure and supply chain networks in key markets.

Job DescriptionStrategic Leadership

·       Develop and implement global trading strategies aligned with corporate objectives.

·       Drive business growth and market penetration across regions and commodity sectors.

·       Lead, mentor, and grow high-performance trading, operations, and analytics teams.

Trading & Portfolio Management

·       Oversee day-to-day physical and derivative trading operations across commodities.

·       Manage trading books, risk exposures, and real-time P&L.

·       Utilize market intelligence, pricing models, and macroeconomic trends to inform trading decisions.

Operations & Supply Chain Development

·       Establish and manage end-to-end supply chain capabilities, from sourcing to delivery.

·       Build operational infrastructure to support scalable and efficient commodity flow.

·       Drive logistics planning, warehousing, and distribution strategy to support trading activities.

·       Work cross-functionally to align operations with commercial and trading objectives.

Risk Management & Compliance

·       Implement and oversee risk control frameworks to manage exposure across credit, market, and operational risks.

·       Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure full regulatory adherence (e.g., ISDA, MiFID II).

·       Approve and monitor trader risk limits and ensure disciplined trading behavior.

Commercial Development

·       Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including producers, processors, counterparties, and logistics partners.

·       Identify and execute structured deals, long-term contracts, and partnership opportunities.

·       Lead negotiations and support cross-border transactions and joint ventures.

Financial Accountability

·       Define P&L targets and ensure delivery of trading and operational performance.

·       Optimize trading margins while reducing transaction and supply chain costs.

·       Collaborate with finance for accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Requirements

  •       Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • –15 years of experience in commodity trading, operations, or commercial leadership, with at least 5 years at the senior executive level.
  •       Strong track record in physical and/or derivatives trading with exposure to global markets.
  •        Experience building and managing supply chain infrastructure and operational processes.
  •        Solid understanding of financial instruments, trading platforms, and regulatory frameworks.
  •        Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, multicultural environments.
  •      Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • High integrity and a proactive approach to risk and governance.

Benefits

Chan Chee Meng
EA 07C3069
R1110620

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