Commercial Director

We are partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, global financial services firm operating at the centre of the commodities and capital markets ecosystem. Backed by leading investors and pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, the firm is undergoing a significant transformation, scaling its trading capabilities, strengthening operational and risk infrastructure, and unlocking new strategic opportunities across global markets.

This is a rare, high-impact opportunity to join the leadership team as Commercial Director. The role sits at the intersection of capital markets, strategy, and value creation, with direct responsibility for shaping and executing initiatives that will define the firm’s next phase of growth.

• Identify and execute value-creation opportunities across trading, operations, and commercial functions, driving revenue growth, margin expansion, and operating leverage.
• Partner closely with private equity sponsors, capital markets participants, and external advisors to help define, articulate, and deliver the company’s equity and growth story.
• Lead post-acquisition integration, synergy capture, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, ensuring value realisation across trading desks, operations, technology, and risk.
• Apply deep capital markets and commodities expertise to long-term strategic planning, identifying growth and optimisation opportunities across equities, rates, FX, credit, and related markets.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, influencing strategic decision‑making and driving execution across complex, cross‑functional initiatives.

• Strong background in capital markets, trading, or financial services, with direct exposure to products or desks (equities, rates, credit, FX, and/or commodities).
• Proven experience in strategy, corporate development, or large‑scale transformation, gained within an investment bank, commodities broker, PE‑backed financial institution, or top‑tier consultancy.
• Demonstrated COO, Chief of Staff, or transformation office experience, ideally within a capital markets or trading‑led environment.
• Ability to operate in high‑complexity settings, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Gravitas and communication skills to engage credibly with senior executives, investors, and capital markets stakeholders.

For more information, please apply for this role or contact Stephen Coen at S