Team Lead - Trading Contracts - Oil & Related Products

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* Job Title:

** Team Lead - Trading Contracts - Oil & Related Products
** Contract Type:
** Permanent
* *** Time Type:
**** Full time
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* Job Description:

** The Team Lead – Trading Contracts is responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of trading contracts for a defined product scope (Oil & Products). The role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant contract execution, while leading a team of analysts and acting as the primary operational escalation point for the Trading Front Office within the assigned product area.

The position balances hands-on contract expertise with people leadership, ensuring high service levels, strong controls, and effective collaboration across Trading, Legal, Risk, and Operations.
** Main Responsibilities
**** 1. Contract Execution & Oversight
*** Oversee preparation, review, and execution of trading contracts and confirmations in line with approved templates and policies.
* Ensure contract terms accurately reflect commercial intent, pricing structures, delivery terms, and payment conditions.
* Review and approve non-standard clauses within delegated authority; escalate higher-risk deviations to the Global Trading Contracts Coordinator.
* Ensure timely contract issuance, execution, and amendments to support Front Office deal timelines.
** 2. Team Leadership & Performance Management
*** Lead, coach, and develop a team of Trading Contracts Analysts.
* Allocate workload, set daily priorities, and manage capacity to meet business demands.
* Conduct quality reviews and ensure adherence to defined controls and procedures.
* Drive a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
** 3. Front Office & Stakeholder Support
*** Act as the first point of contact for Traders and Trade Support within the assigned product scope.
* Support deal structuring discussions from a contracts and operational perspective.
* Partner closely with Legal, Credit Risk, Trade Support, and Operations to resolve contract issues and execution challenges.
* Handle escalations related to contract discrepancies, amendments, or counter party disputes.
** 4. Trade Entry & Lifecycle Coordination *(where applicable)
**** Ensure effective coordination between contracts execution and trade entry teams.
* Validate alignment between contract terms and system trade capture.
* Identify and resolve breaks early to prevent downstream settlement or accounting issues.
** 5. Risk, Controls & Compliance
*** Apply first-line operational risk controls within the team.
* Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and audit trails are maintained.
* Support internal and external audits and address findings within agreed timelines.
* Proactively identify recurring issues and implement corrective actions.
** 6. Process Improvement & Change Support
*** Contribute to process standardization and automation initiatives.
* Support new product launches, system enhancements, and procedural changes.
* Provide subject-matter expertise for assigned product area.
** Qualifications
* *** Education (includes formal qualifications, certifications, accreditations, etc)
*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Economics, or equivalent.
** Experience
* ** Minimum 10 years’ experience in Trading Contracts, Trade Support, or Trading Operations, preferably within commodities.
* Demonstrated product expertise in Oil products.
* Prior experience in a team lead or senior analyst role.
** Skills
* * Technical* Strong knowledge of commodity trading contracts (physical preferred).
* Understanding of pricing mechanisms, delivery terms (Incoterms), and payment structures.
* Familiarity with trade capture and contract management systems (CTRM).
* Solid awareness of operational risk and control requirements.

Leadership & Behavioral
* Proven experience leading or supervising operational teams.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to make sound judgments under time pressure.
* Detail-oriented, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
** Language - Proficiency
*** Proficiency in English language required, speaking additional languages is beneficial.

If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
*** Our people make all the difference in our success.**
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