Head of Commodity Trading Operations

Redstone Search Group Ltd; Genf; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Redstone Commodity Search is seeking a Geneva-based Head of Operations to manage and develop the trading operations function. You will lead a team of about 10 people and ensure smooth execution of physical commodity and derivatives trading activity.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in physical commodity trading operations and proven leadership in a complex international environment. Geneva-based with Swiss residency or eligibility to work in Switzerland.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience within physical commodity trading operations.
• Experience leading an operations team in an international trading environment.
• Strong knowledge of commodity trade execution, logistics, documentation, Incoterms and settlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the operations function with a team of ~10.
• Own trade execution across the portfolio with front-office collaboration.
• Oversee logistics, documentation and settlement across international flows.
• Serve as the senior operational contact across Trading, Finance, Legal and Compliance.
• Drive process and system improvements as the business expands into new products and markets.

Skills

Operations leadership

Team management

Trade execution

Logistics

Incoterms knowledge

Risk management

Job description

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search are working with an international commodities trading group looking to appoint a Geneva-based Head of Operations to take responsibility for the management and development of its trading operations function.

The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 10 people and play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of the firm’s physical commodity and derivatives trading activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the operations function, managing a team of approximately 10 and ensuring an effective, commercially focused service to the trading business.
• Take ownership of trade execution across the portfolio, working closely with front-office teams to ensure transactions progress efficiently from deal capture through to completion.
• Oversee logistics, documentation and settlement activity across international commodity flows, ensuring operational issues and discrepancies are identified and resolved quickly.
• Act as the senior operational point of contact across Trading, Finance, Credit, Legal and Compliance, as well as key external counterparties and service providers.
• Drive improvements across operational processes, controls and systems while supporting the business as it expands into new products, markets and trading activities.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience within physical commodity trading operations, gained within a trading house or merchant environment.
• Proven experience leading an operations team and managing a complex international trading environment.
• Strong knowledge of commodity trade execution, international logistics, contractual and shipping documentation, Incoterms and settlement processes.
• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage operational risk, exceptions and competing priorities.
• Geneva based role. Swiss residency or eligibility to work in Switzerland is required.

For all positions based in Switzerland, Redstone Commodity Search works with their licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH. All candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.