Head Trader

A Senior Opportunity to Lead High-Value Energy Trading in Global Markets

Our client a growing energy trading and marketing company operating in crude oil refined petroleum products and natural gas is seeking an experienced Senior Trader to lead and expand its trading operations. This is a senior commercial role for a results-driven trading professional with strong market insight risk discipline and the ability to originate and execute profitable deals in dynamic global energy markets.

Why This Role Matters

The Senior Trader plays a strategic and revenue-critical role directly influencing profitability market positioning and risk exposure. Your decisions will shape:

• Revenue growth and trading margins across crude products and gas
  

• Market access and long-term relationships with global counterparties
  

• Commercial risk management and hedging effectiveness
  

• Compliance with regulatory and export requirements
  

• The companys reputation and credibility in international energy markets
  

What Youll Do

As Senior Trader you will:

• Develop and execute medium- and long-term trading strategies aligned with the companys commercial objectives.
  

• Identify analyze and capitalize on trading opportunities across physical and derivative markets.
  

• Execute spot and term trades in crude oil refined products and natural gas with IOCs NOCs traders refiners and other counterparties.
  

• Negotiate and close sales purchase offtake handling and terminal agreements.
  

• Design and implement hedging strategies to manage price volatility and optimize margins.
  

• Monitor global market dynamics pricing trends geopolitical risks and regulatory developments to inform trading decisions.
  

• Work closely with finance legal operations and compliance teams to ensure seamless end-to-end trade execution and documentation.
  

• Oversee crude export planning and coordination to ensure efficiency cost control and regulatory compliance.
  

• Liaise with government agencies regulators and relevant stakeholders to secure permits and approvals for exports.
  

• Track trade performance risk exposure and compliance with trading limits and internal controls.
  

• Represent the company at industry forums government engagements and meetings with partners and counterparties.
  

• Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on trading performance risks and market insights.
  

• Develop and maintain SOPs documentation and compliance records for trading and export activities.
  

Requirements

Who You Are

You are a commercially astute energy trading professional with strong execution capability market intuition and disciplined risk management. You thrive under pressure and can make high-value time-sensitive decisions in fast-moving markets.

You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Business Economics Finance Engineering or a related discipline
  

• Masters degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage
  

• Professional certifications in Energy Trading Risk Management or Commodities Markets are beneficial
  

• Minimum of 8 years experience in commodities or energy trading particularly crude oil and refined products
  

• Proven track record in deal origination negotiation execution and profit delivery
  

• Experience working with international traders oil majors or national oil companies
  

• Strong understanding of oil & gas trading regulations export requirements and compliance frameworks
  

• Deep knowledge of global energy markets pricing mechanisms and trade flows
  

• Advanced negotiation analytical and commercial risk assessment skills
  

• Proficiency in trading and market intelligence platforms such as Eikon Platts and Argus
  

• Excellent communication stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
  

• High ethical standards sound judgment and integrity
  

Benefits

Whats On Offer

• Senior trading role with direct impact on revenue margins and market growth
  

• Opportunity to lead and shape trading strategy in a competitive global energy market
  

• High-exposure role working with international counterparties and regulators
  

• Performance-driven entrepreneurial environment with decision-making autonomy
  

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and performance