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Director - Commodity Trading (0039 Apr 2025)

Director - Commodity Trading (0039 Apr 2025)

Royal Ocean MarineSingapore, Singapore, SG
30+ days ago
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Job description

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

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    Commodity Trading • Singapore, Singapore, SG

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