Trading Manager at Alan & Grant

Job Summary

• The Trading Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding the company’s trading operations in crude oil, refined petroleum products, and natural gas.
• This role involves identifying profitable trading opportunities, managing commercial risk, overseeing transactions, and building strong market relationships in a highly dynamic and competitive global energy market.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Business Development:

• Develop medium and long-term trading strategies and business plans.
• Lead marketing and trading initiatives, ensuring all regulatory permits and approvals are obtained and maintained.

Trading & Deal Execution: 

• Execute trades involving crude oil, oil products, and natural gas with global counterparties, including IOCs, NOCs, traders, and refiners.
• Negotiate and close spot and term contracts, including sales, purchase, and off-take agreements.

Operations & Risk Management:

• Work cross-functionally with finance, legal, operations, and compliance teams to ensure end-to-end trade execution and documentation.
• Monitor trade performance and ensure accurate recording, timely delivery, and contract fulfillment.

Export Coordination & Stakeholder Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and optimize crude export activities to ensure efficiency, low-cost operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead negotiations of off-take, handling, and terminal agreements with relevant parties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
• A Master’s degree (MBA or related) is an added advantage.
• Professional certifications in Energy Trading, Risk Management, or Commodities Markets are beneficial.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in commodities or energy trading, particularly in crude oil and refined products.
• Strong track record in deal origination, execution, and profit delivery in physical and/or derivative markets.
• Experience working with international traders, oil majors, or national oil companies is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in trading platforms and tools (e.g., Eikon, Platts, Argus).