Director - Commodity Trading (0039 Apr 2025)

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 Description

Strategic 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.
• 10–15 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