Team Lead - Trading Contracts - Oil & Related Products

Gunvor Group Ltd•Houston, TX

31d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Economics, or equivalent.
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.
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.
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.
Proficiency in English language required, speaking additional languages is beneficial.