Team Lead - Trading Contracts - Oil & Related Products

Main Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

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 counterparty disputes.

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.

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.

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.