Global Head of Commodity Origination & Trading

Shell Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company in London is seeking an experienced Head of Origination, Sales & Trading to lead the Commodity Derivatives Trading business. This role involves defining global trading strategies while managing a high-performing team and engaging with key clients. Candidates must have extensive experience in commodity trading, strong leadership skills, and a relevant degree. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Global leadership platform

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commodity trading, structured origination, or commercial sales.
• Proven track record of leading global teams in a high-performance environment.
• Strong client-facing skills with a history of delivering innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global strategy for sales and trading across commodities.
• Drive origination of complex commodity transactions with corporate clients.
• Oversee trading activities and ensure adherence to risk limits.

Skills

Leadership

Client Engagement

Strategic Insight

Commodity Trading Knowledge

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering

MBA or CFA preferred

Job description

A global energy company in London is seeking an experienced Head of Origination, Sales & Trading to lead the Commodity Derivatives Trading business. This role involves defining global trading strategies while managing a high-performing team and engaging with key clients. Candidates must have extensive experience in commodity trading, strong leadership skills, and a relevant degree. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture are offered.