MD/GM, Oil Supply & Trading

Kepler Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise mondiale de l'énergie recherche un directeur général pour son bureau à Singapour. Le poste implique la gestion des opérations commerciales, du risque et de la gouvernance d'entreprise, avec plus de 60 employés sous sa responsabilité. Ce leader expérimenté devra allier vision stratégique et exécution opérationnelle tout en maintenant une culture de haute performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie pétrolière.
• 8+ années dans des postes de direction.
• Expérience en tant que directeur d'entreprise est un avantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsable du P&L de l'unité commerciale.
• Supervise les activités de trading et veille à la conformité.
• Dirige les opérations du bureau de Singapour.

Skills

Communication

Négociation

Prise de décision

Intégrité

Mentalité entrepreneuriale

Amélioration continue

Job description

• General manager for commercial, risk, corporate governance, and people development
• Global business responsibility
• Direct and indirect reports include trading book leaders and middle/back office department heads

We are partnering with a global energy company to identify a senior leader in their Singapore office. This is a general management position covering commercial, risk, corporate governance, and people development for over 60 employees across multiple countries. Your direct and indirect reports include oil trading book leaders (crude, middle distillates, lightends) and middle/back office department heads.

• Directly responsible for the business unit’s P&L, executing strategic plans, and ensuring operational efficiency through performance metrics and cost control.
• Supervises trading activities within approved risk limits, oversees derivatives and hedging strategies, and ensures full compliance with trading mandates and risk policies.
• Leads Singapore office operations and coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and resource allocation across departments.
• Ensures adherence to international trade regulations, manages corporate governance, supports audits, and oversees compliance with trade sanctions and statutory obligations.
• Leads a cross-functional team, drives performance and talent development, and fosters a results-oriented, high-performance culture.
• Drives new business initiatives, builds key relationships, and supports market expansion.
• Participation in board-level discussions, ensures alignment with corporate policies, and maintaining fiduciary responsibility.

You should come with a minimum of 20 years’ experience in the oil trading industry, and possess the following experience:

• A minimum of 8+ years in senior leadership. Prior experience as a company director is advantageous.
• Exhibits strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering under pressure.
• Known for high integrity, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a drive for continuous improvement. Culturally aware and effective in diverse, international settings.
• Has a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage cross-functional collaboration, and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Balances strategic vision with hands-on operational execution, effectively managing complex reporting lines and competing priorities. Experienced in driving change and aligning local operations with global directives.

Please apply now or get in touch with Agassiz Kong for a confidential discussion.

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