The Agency is recruiting for a Commodities Trading Lead on behalf of our client.

Career Growth: This role offers significant opportunities for professional development, allowing you to take on key responsibilities and advance your career in the dynamic world of commodities trading.

Leadership Opportunities: With a focus on managing teams and cross-departmental coordination, this position provides the chance to sharpen your leadership and management skills.

Collaborative Environment: You’ll work within a diverse and supportive team, with ample opportunities to contribute to important decisions and drive business success.

• Ensure transaction details align with trading agreements and are accurately documented.
• Oversee the settlement process to guarantee prompt payments and receipts.
• Reconcile trading balances, addressing and resolving any inconsistencies.
• Prepare essential trade documents, including contracts, invoices, and shipping records and compile reports on trade activity, profit and loss, and other performance indicators.
• Ensure all trades comply with internal risk controls and regulatory standards, while monitoring trading positions and risk exposure.
• Assist in financial reporting tasks, such as preparing monthly statements and performing mark-to-market valuations.
• Act as the main point of contact between counterparties, internal teams, and clients. to facilitate efficient trade settlement.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and opportunities to inform trading strategies and broader portfolio decisions.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience ideally within the commodities or crude oil trading sectors.
• Deep understanding of international trade, regulatory requirements, and shipping markets.
• Solid foundation in accounting principles and financial reconciliation.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Salary: Upto US$175K.

If this sounds like a good match for you and you would like to learn more, we would welcome your application. Go ahead and apply.

We believe in inclusive workplaces and we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process; you will be asked if you require any during the application process. If you’d like to request additional options, please email Patrick@theagency.ky