Crude Trading Operations Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Crude Trading Operations Lead to oversee the end-to-end execution of crude oil trading transactions. In this leadership role, you will ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant cargo operations while managing operational risks, driving process digitalization, and developing team capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Trade Execution: Lead and oversee the full lifecycle of crude oil trading transactions, encompassing contract execution, cargo delivery, settlement, and transaction close-out.
• Cross-Functional & External Coordination: Direct collaboration across Trading, Shipping, Chartering, Supply, Finance, Risk Management, terminals, vessel operators, and counterparties to ensure seamless cargo execution and mitigate operational disruptions.
• Operations & Risk Monitoring: Track cargo movements, vessel schedules, inventory positions, and operational performance, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of complex commercial and operational issues.
• Documentation & Compliance Governance: Oversee and review critical trade and operational documentation—including contracts, voyage instructions, bills of lading, certificates, insurance declarations, letters of indemnity, and trade finance documents—to ensure strict alignment with contractual terms, internal controls, and audit standards.
• Team Leadership & Digital Transformation: Coach, mentor, and manage workloads for the Trading Operations team while championing process improvements, digitalization, and the adoption of AI and analytics tools.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in crude oil trading operations, cargo operations, shipping operations, refinery supply, commodities trading, or related commercial functions.
• Technical & Core Skills:
• Deep understanding of crude oil trading operations, cargo logistics, trade documentation, and operational risk management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, CTRM/ETRM systems, Power BI, and AI tools to drive operational excellence.
• Prior exposure to refinery supply operations, marine logistics, trade finance, international trade practices, commercial dispute management, and demurrage.
• Proven track record in leading digitalization initiatives and team development.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Thai is an added advantage for regional stakeholder coordination.