Head of Trading

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Freddie Ricks
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A leading global oil trading firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join their team as the Head of Trading. With a strong presence in the energy market, our client specializes in physical oil trading across various regions and commodities. As they continue to expand their operations, they are looking for a skilled professional to lead their team of physical oil traders.
Position Overview: The Head of Trading will be responsible for managing a team of physical oil traders who trade across the barrel. This is a senior managerial role focused on overseeing trading activities, optimizing trading strategies, and ensuring efficient execution. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the company’s trading performance and profitability.

• Lead and manage a team of physical oil traders, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize profitability and minimize risk.
• Monitor market trends, analyze trading data, and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align trading activities with business objectives.
• Oversee trading operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the trading team.
• Build and maintain relationships with key partners, suppliers, and counterparties in the industry.
• Provide regular performance updates and reports to senior management.