The Head of Trading will be responsible for leading and executing the company’s cross-barrel trading strategy while managing and mentoring a team of traders. This is a hands-on trading role, requiring active market participation alongside the leadership and strategic responsibilities of managing the trading desk.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the trading desk, executing trades across crude oil and refined products (cross-barrel) to achieve commercial targets.
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Develop and implement the firm’s overall trading strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and market opportunities.
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Manage risk, exposure, and P&L for the trading desk, ensuring adherence to internal limits and compliance policies.
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Identify and capitalise on arbitrage, blending, storage, and logistics opportunities across global markets.
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Build and maintain relationships with counterparties, suppliers, customers, and brokers to maximise deal flow.
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Oversee and mentor traders, providing guidance on market strategy, deal structuring, and risk management.
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Collaborate closely with operations, risk, finance, and compliance teams to ensure smooth execution of trades.
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Monitor and analyse global oil market trends, geopolitical developments, and macroeconomic factors impacting trading strategies.
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Represent the firm at industry events and maintain a strong presence in relevant market networks.