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Trade Operations Executive

The Trade Operations Executive will play a crucial role in executing trading deals within the Crude Oil area, managing logistics and ensuring the seamless operation of trading and shipping activities. The ideal candidate will have 2-7 years of experience in trade operations, with a strong background in both trading and shipping.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Trading Deal Execution
  • Execute trading deals in Crude, ensuring all contractual obligations are met
  • Collaborate with traders, clients, and counterparties to confirm deal details and manage trade lifecycle
  • Monitor market conditions, shipping schedules, and other factors impacting trade execution
  • Act as a central point for Crude movements, inventory positions, and scheduling across terminals and storage facilities
  1. Logistics and Shipping Management
  • Handle all aspects of logistics related to trading deals, including coordination of shipping schedules, freight forwarding, and vessel chartering
  • Work closely with shipping and logistics teams to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation
  • Resolve any issues related to shipping, such as delays, demurrage, or discrepancies
  1. Documentation and Compliance
  • Prepare, review, and manage all trade-related documentation
  • Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, industry standards, and company policies
  • Maintain accurate records of all transactions and logistics activities
  1. Risk Management
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with trading and shipping operations
  • Ensure all trades and logistics activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements including sanctions and export controls
  1. Stakeholder Coordination
  • Act as primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, suppliers, shipping companies, and external partners
  • Provide clients and stakeholders with regular updates on the status of trades and shipments
  1. Reporting and Analysis
  • Generate detailed reports on trading and logistics operations
  • Analyze trading and logistics data to identify trends, optimizse operations, and improve profitability
  1. Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in trade execution and logistics management
  • Implement best practices and innovations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks

Qualification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, International Trade, Logistics, or related field
  • 2–7 years of experience in Crude trade operations within O&G industry
  • In-depth understanding of Ccrude oil trading and global physical markets
  • Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, sanctions, and compliance frameworks
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP experience is an advantage)
  • Experience working with terminals, storage facilities, and inspection companies
  • Strong understanding of crude oil logistics including tanker operations, chartering, freight, and terminal coordination
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities; capacity to manage multiple cargoes simultaneously
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  • Location: Houston/ Texas – USA
  • Position: Trade Operations Executive – Crude
  • Department: Trade Operations
  • Reports to: Manager/Head of Trade Operations
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
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