Trade Operations Executive

The Position

A well-established physical commodity trading company is looking to appoint a Trade Operations Executive with strong bulk shipment, letters of credit and laytime/demurrage exposure to manage full-cycle execution. The business operates within a lean and commercially driven structure, offering genuine ownership across trade operations, trade finance coordination and settlement.

The position covers post-fixture execution of bulk cargoes, including vessel nominations, shipping documentation and counterparty coordination. Scope includes review and issuance of Letters of Credit, management of amendments and discrepancies, banking liaison and settlement tracking. Laytime monitoring and demurrage calculation form an integral part of the role. Working closely with traders and finance, this hire will play a central role in maintaining the speed and accuracy of transactions.

Skills & Experience

Applicants should bring at least 5 years of experience within physical commodity trade operations, ideally gained in coal or other bulk commodities. Confidence handling bulk vessel shipments independently is important, alongside practical exposure to laytime calculation, demurrage claims and LC discrepancy resolution. This role suits an operations professional comfortable working with autonomy in a fast-moving, commercially focused trading environment.

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please click Apply to submit your resume in Word format. We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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