Trading Operator
Core
Manage the end-to-end trade lifecycle for physical commodities, including contract finalization, cargo delivery, settlement, and voyage planning.
Role type
Senior IC trading operator (energy/commodities)
Builds
Physical commodity trade flows and settlement processes
Domain
Energy and chemical commodities trading
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical commodity trade flows, shipping logistics, trade documentation, trade finance concepts, payment mechanisms, settlement processes, deal economics, P&L optimization, vessel operations, laytime calculations, demurrage claims, risk controls
Preferred skills
Process enhancement, operational efficiency, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Trade documentation systems, voyage planning tools
Responsibilities
Review and negotiate commercial terms and trade documentation; coordinate with traders and chartering teams on voyage planning; monitor operational performance and optimize deal economics; oversee post-fixture activities including vessel operations and demurrage claims; ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations; identify opportunities to enhance processes and strengthen risk controls.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC