Job title: Trading Manager
Company: Alan&Grant
Job description: Job Description:Our client is an indigenous oil and gas company in Nigeria.Job SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic 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).
Expected salary:
Location: Lagos, Lagos State
Job date: Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:51:05 GMT