Trading Manager, LNG Physical Trader

Requisition ID: R000071512 Job Location: Singapore Duo Tower.
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Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Business Leadership & Performance

• Accountable for the development and execution of the global physical LNG trading business plan, delivering against targets for earnings, cash flow, cost discipline, and risk management.

• Drive commercial outcomes through disciplined portfolio optimisation and trading activity across the LNG value chain.

  Trading Strategy & Market Execution

• Lead the development and execution of physical LNG trading strategies, with a strong emphasis on Pacific Basin markets (e.g. JKM-linked dynamics).

• Partner with the Atlantic Basin Trading Manager to ensure coordinated, global optimisation and positioning.

• Direct trading activity to optimise equity LNG flows and capture market opportunities, maximising enterprise value.

  Portfolio & Risk Management

• Manage global LNG portfolio price exposure and oversee asset-backed trading strategies leveraging Chevron's portfolio.

• Ensure robust tracking, reporting, and management of exposures in line with trading mandates, controls, and governance frameworks.

• Provide clear articulation of market views, risk positions, and mitigation strategies.

  Commercial Development & Structuring

• Collaborate with LNG Origination and Enterprise Optimization to shape portfolio strategy and identify new value-accretive opportunities.

• Lead or support structuring and negotiation of complex spot and term LNG transactions.

• Advise on commercial and operational risks associated with trading and origination activities.

  Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Drive a One Team approach across Trading, Enterprise optimization, Origination, Shipping, Operations, Scheduling, Upstream, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Contracts teams to maximise portfolio value.

• Ensure alignment between commercial strategy and operational execution, including shipping and logistics optimisation.

  Organisational Capability & Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing, diverse trading team, fostering a strong commercial mindset and risk discipline.

• Develop organisational capability across trading, optimisation, and third-party business growth.

• Act as a subject matter expert on LNG markets across the enterprise.

  Governance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to all trading policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

• Continuously enhance systems, processes, and controls to support a growing and increasingly complex trading business.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Extensive experience in LNG trading, including management of global portfolio exposure and risk (typically 8+ years for this level).

• Proven leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced trading environment.

• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of generating value through trading, optimisation, and deal structuring.

• Deep understanding of LNG market fundamentals, including regional dynamics across Asia, Europe, and global flows.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing short- to mid-term trading strategies across physical and financial markets.

• Strong expertise in risk management, including the ability to articulate exposures, market views, and hedging strategies.

• Experience negotiating and structuring LNG contracts (spot and term).

• Established industry network and ability to originate new business opportunities.

• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and capture optimisation opportunities.

• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills across global, cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in leveraging digital tools and analytics to support trading decisions and risk management.

What Differentiates This Role:

• Direct exposure to one of the largest and most flexible global LNG portfolios

• High visibility role with global trading impact

• Opportunity to shape Pacific Basin strategy within a truly integrated global platform